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MUST-SEE VIDEO: Drone captures footage of major flooding as rain slams the Livingston area
Heavy rains and major flooding is impacting the Livingston area. KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding received videos from the Drone Bros during the storms. In the first video, you can see the latest aerial footage from Business 59 in Livingston, Texas. The impact of the storm can be seen after...
Pregnant woman, boyfriend, and 6-year-old daughter swim to safety after being trapped by rising flood waters
LIVINGSTON, Texas – A man, his pregnant girlfriend, and a 5-year-old escaped the rushing waters that filled their Livingston home Thursday morning as intense rains and flood waters swept through the Houston area. SEE ALSO: Nearly 12″ of rain has fallen north of I-10 this morning; Here’s the timeline...
City of Huntsville declares disaster for severe flooding
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - Huntsville Mayor Russell Humphrey has issued a Declaration of Disaster due to the severe weather the city has experienced over the past five days. The declaration was issued Thursday, May 2, and will continue for the next seven days unless continued or renewed by the city council. Russell cites severe weather, damaging winds, tornadic activity, downed trees and multiple days of power outages for the reasons to issue the disaster declaration.
LIST: High water locations in southeast Texas caused by heavy rain, flooding
HOUSTON – A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms, hail, flooding, and possible isolated tornadoes. We’re urging residents as well to “turn around, don’t drown” if they happen to encounter some of these roadways, but we’re also giving drivers a heads-up before heading out the door.
Nearly 12″ of rain falls north of Houston: Here’s what else to expect Friday
We tracked extremely heavy rainfall north of I-10 this morning. Some areas northeast of Huntsville around Lake Livingston have seen close to 12″ of rainfall overnight. This is causing major flooding concerns as this same area saw nearly a foot of rainfall earlier this week. Our rivers will need...
Multiple roads closed in Flash Flood Warning near Huntsville
HOUSTON (CW39) – Heavy rainfall continues near Huntsville this morning. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional amounts are expected through the morning. 1 to 2 inches may be added to these already high rainfall totals. Flash flooding is already beginning. Currently, the road is...
Flooding shuts down roadways in Grimes County, creates dangers for drivers
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Brazos Valley roadways have been shut down due to high waters. But, that hasn’t been deterring everyone, and residents watching it happen have a message to drivers. Multiple spots along Highway 30 between Bryan and Huntsville had water covering the roadway, with crews shutting...
Huntsville State Park closes through Saturday due to flooding
Huntsville State Park announced it will be closed to the public at least through Saturday after heavy rainfall and flooding have impacted northern Harris County and Montgomery County. After initially announcing a closure for Thursday, the park sent an alert out to visitors confirming the closure would proceed through Saturday.
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice delay opening 15 units, parole offices due to severe weather conditions
HOUSTON – Severe weather continues to slam our northern counties in the Houston-area. Several roads have been closed, especially in areas like Walker County due to flooding and schools are canceling or delaying classes because of the heavy rain. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced Thursday on Facebook...
Multiple school districts in southeast Texas closed due to flooding and weather conditions
HOUSTON (KIAH) – In response to inclement weather conditions north of Houston and Harris County, a few school districts in southeast Texas have announced closures and delays for Thursday May 2, impacting students and staff members. Shepherd ISD is closed today, for the safety of its students and faculty....
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