HOUSTON - Council Member Fred Flickinger would like residents to know Houston Public Works continues to closely monitor the weather, channels, and lake levels. We are working closely with our partners at Coastal Water Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Houston OEM, HPD, and HFD.

Lake Houston: Lake Houston is currently at 45.17 feet (normal pool is 42.4 feet) All gates on the spillway dam are fully open and discharging water over the spillway. Gates on Lake Houston will remain open through the rain event. Water levels throughout the lake are elevated and above the bulkheads and docks at several locations but it will begin to level off over the weekend before receding into next week. Lake Houston levels can be monitored here.

Lake Conroe: Lake Conroe is currently at 202.96 feet (normal pool is 201 feet) Lake Conroe levels can be monitored here.

West Fork of the San Jacinto River:

The US 59/69 turnaround is currently closed with barricades due to water over the roadway. Currently, the West Fork of the San Jacinto at the US 59 bridge is forecasted to crest later today into Saturday around 52.5 ft. before gradually receding over the weekend. Some streets on the north bank of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River will be flooded. The few structures in this area are elevated and could potentially become cut-off into the weekend as water levels remain elevated. No flooding of homes is expected in Kingwood or around Lake Houston.

East Fork of the San Jacinto River:

The river experienced a rise overnight from Plum Grove to New Caney with widespread low land flooding along the river in progress from above Plum Grove to Lake Houston. FM 1485 west of the river bridge is now flooded and will be impassable for an extended period of time. Additionally, some roads on the west side of the river just downstream of FM 1485 will be flooded and elevated structures cut-off. Elevated structures downstream on the east river bank off River Terrace Rd will be cut-off. The river is forecasted to remain well above flood stage through the weekend. 

Monitor Official Sources for Current Information:  

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. Harris County Flood Warning System (harriscountyfws.org), Houston TranStar (houstontranstar.org), and the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Forecast Office (weather.gov/hgx).

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.

Monitor Stream, Bayou, and Creek Conditions:  Rain may move repeatedly across the same area, causing creeks and bayous to rise and possibly exceed their banks. Stay informed of current conditions and avoid traveling near creeks and bayous. You can monitor streams and rivers here at the River Forecast Center.

Timely information during emergencies is important. AlertHouston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Register for emergency alerts through email, text message, voice call, or mobile app push notifications. Most alerts are geo-targeted; subscribers with loved ones around the city may register up to five physical addresses per contact record. Sign up today at www.alerthouston.org.

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

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