HOUSTON - Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make Lake Houston residents aware, Houston Public Works is monitoring weather forecasts for the Lake Houston region, with predicted rainfall of 3 inches in the San Jacinto watershed. The forecast of 3 inches of rain in our watershed triggers the opening of Lake Houston Spillway Gates. This will initiate the Lake lowering process and gates will be fully open by 4 AM tomorrow morning.

Property owners along the lake should take measures to secure property along the shoreline. Additionally, residents are asked to secure patio and outdoor furniture. Lake Houston has begun lowering now and gates will be fully open at 4:00 AM Saturday morning to help complete lowering before rain starts Saturday afternoon. The Lake Houston Spillway Gates will remain open to manage storm inflows until inclement weather has moved from our region. Lake Houston is currently at 42.42 feet (normal pool is 42.4 feet) and Lake Conroe is at 201.12 feet (normal pool is 201 feet).

Please remember it is important to utilize verified news sources for inclement weather information as well as tune in to local news stations for changing forecasts. To monitor current water levels at Lake Houston, visit www.coastalwaterauthority.org. To see current levels for Lake Conroe you can visit www.sjra.net. Please also keep in mind with rain events flash flooding is always possible, stay weather aware and avoid roadways if possible during rain events. It only take 6 inches of water to move a car. Always turn around, don't drown.

For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

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