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Bridge closure: West Lake Houston Parkway impacted by high water
The bridge connecting Kingwood and Atascocita via West Lake Houston Parkway has been temporarily closed due to elevated water levels. This closure comes as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety amidst the ongoing weather conditions. Local authorities have advised residents and commuters to seek alternate routes until the water...
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Showers and storms are moving west to east across the viewing area today. Heavy rain, lightning, strong winds and even the chance for small hail is possible. An additional 1-3” of rain is possible and locally higher amounts possible. A more dry weather pattern arrives next week. Temperature soar to the low-90s Tuesday to Thursday with heat index values in the triple digits. Download FOX Local for the latest weather updates.
Harris County Flood Control map shows where flooding is happening and where it's likely to happen
HOUSTON — During our coverage of flooding around Southeast Texas, we've been mentioning certain areas that have been hard hit. We've talked a lot about Lake Conroe, Lake Houston and Lake Livingston, as well as the rivers they feed into and how flooding can occur when water runs downstream after heavy rains like we've had around the Houston area recently.
Texas flooding: Weather conditions in Houston-area communities with high water; resources for flood victims
HOUSTON — After a relatively quiet day weather on Saturday, showers and storms picked back up Sunday. Areas like Kingwood, Channelview, Humble, Atascocita and other communities along swollen rivers remain under water. With more rain coming, conditions aren't expected to improve. Below, we're keeping updates from around the Houston...
Homeowners in Kingwood throwing away damaged belongings in flooded homes
ABC13 sent out a crew to Kingwood on Sunday to speak with residents on their recovery efforts from the catastrophic flooding this week. "It's a terrible, demoralizing feeling," one homeowner told ABC13.
Feds arrest Houston woman accused of cheating elderly victims out of more than $1M
HOUSTON — A Houston woman accused of tricking an elderly couple into giving her over $1 million is now in custody. We first told you about Regina Lynn Thomas, 56, in April when the FBI offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to her arrest. Editor's note: The above...
Track flood waters in real-time using Houston’s Flood Warning System
Stay informed on the movement of flood waters during the extended flood watch for SE Texas. KPRC 2 Meteorologist Caroline Brown predicts the potential for 1-3 inches of additional rainfall, with some areas possibly receiving up to 8 inches today. Keep up to date with the Harris County Flood Control...
Florida sends search and rescue teams to assist Texas during severe weather, flooding
Who you gonna call when severe weather strikes? Florida’s search and rescue teams!. At the direction of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the FL Division of Emergency Management is sending aid to Texas to support response efforts during severe weather and flooding. In a social media post the The FL...
Wanted murder suspect arrested in Spring
A man wanted in connection with a 2023 murder is now in police custody after being apprehended in Spring during an unrelated domestic disturbance. On May 3, Harris County deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a discharged firearm report at the 2600 block of Park Spring Lane in Spring.
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