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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Threat Continuing Through Saturday

Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Threat Continuing Through Saturday

Overnight heavy and persistent rain occurred over Northeast Harris County resulting in flash flooding in parts of Kingwood and neighboring communities. Additionally, heavy rains of 4-6 inches occurred from Missouri City to La Porte and Deer Park. Rainfall exceeded projected averages resulting in amounts of 7-9 inches, which caused high water and street flooding. Bayou and creek levels remain high, but most - including Keegans Bayou, Brays Bayou, Armand Bayou, and Clear Creek – have crested and are receding from last night’s rainfall. Only one remains out of banks – the San Jacinto River below Lake Houston at US 90 and Rio Villa Drive.

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Harris County Flood Control District Monitoring Threat of Heavy Rainfall This Week

Harris County Flood Control District Monitoring Threat of Heavy Rainfall This Week

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is monitoring rainfall trends, as well as measured rainfall amounts and water levels in bayous and creeks, as this week’s rain event progresses.

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Harris County Flood Control District Receives Grant Award Letter To Update The Flood Warning System Website

Harris County Flood Control District Receives Grant Award Letter To Update The Flood Warning System Website

The Harris County Commissioners Court approved a State Award letter to allow the Harris County Flood Control District to begin work to construct a new public Flood Warning System Website. The new website will include enhanced functionality and viewing capabilities, updated and modernized graphics, and features that allow residents to sign up for specific information to be delivered via e-mail, text message, and automated calls. Additionally, critical mapping features such as channel status and near real time inundation mapping will be built in more prominent locations of the new website to maximize user interaction. The new website will take a more regional approach, allowing residents in nearby counties to easily view rainfall and water level information for their respective jurisdictions where available.

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