Mandatory evacuation issued for areas below Lake Livingston Dam and Trinity River
Many residents seek alternate shelter, while some stay behind and brave the uncertainties of flooding impacts in the Goodrich area.
FOX 26 Houston Weather: Daily rain chances possible
Severe storms left a trail of damage across parts of the area with the hardest hit locations north of Houston. Between 6-12 inches of rain fell between yesterday and today up around Grimes, Walker, San Jacinto, Polk, Trinity & Liberty counties. The NWS has also confirmed an EF-1 tornado around Trinity yesterday with two injuries & damage reported in the Rock Creek Subdivision. Watch out for lingering flooding issues, especially around the Trinity river. Patch fog is possible Tuesday with a few PM storms. Daily rain & storm chances stick around for the rest of the week with the best chance coming Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. It will also be a warm and steamy week with temperatures near 90. Keep track of any active weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and by getting extended weather updates on our smart tv app Fox Local.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast - Rain chances remain
Severe storms left a trail of damage across parts of the area with the hardest hit locations north of Houston. Between 6-12 inches of rain fell between yesterday and today up around Grimes, Walker, San Jacinto, Polk, Trinity & Liberty counties. The NWS has also confirmed an EF-1 tornado around Trinity yesterday with two injuries & damage reported in the Rock Creek Subdivision. Watch out for lingering flooding issues, especially around the Trinity river. Patch fog is possible Tuesday with a few PM storms. Daily rain & storm chances stick around for the rest of the week with the best chance coming Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. It will also be a warm and steamy week with temperatures near 90. Keep track of any active weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and by getting extended weather updates on our smart tv app Fox Local.
Tornado in Trinity leaves behind path of destruction
FOX 26 Reporter Jade Flury has a look at the devastation left behind after a confirmed EF1 tornado touched down on Sunday night.
Goodrich ISD canceling classes for Tuesday due to mandatory evacuation in Polk County
Goodrich ISD officials have announced classes will be canceled for Tuesday due to the mandatory evacuation in certain parts of Polk County.
Texas Emergency Management officials reminding Texans to report storm damage
Texans impacted by recent severe weather and flooding can report property damage online through the iSTAT tool to help determine eligibility for disaster assistance.
Oklahoma tornadoes: Cleanup efforts underway in towns hit hard by deadly twisters
At least 22 tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, the National Weather Service confirms, with the most powerful ripping through the towns of Holdenville, Marietta and Sulphur.
Houston weather: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Trinity County after Sunday storms, another tornado also confirmed
An EF-1 tornado struck Trinity County on Sunday night, causing damage in the Rock Creek Subdivision, injuring two, and leaving roads impassable due to heavy rain.
Polk County flooding: Mandatory evacuation order issued for Polk County areas along Trinity River
In response to escalating concerns over rising water levels, County Judge Sydney Murphy has declared a mandatory evacuation for unincorporated regions of Polk County situated along the Trinity River and downstream from the Lake Livingston Dam.
Southeast Texas tornado: CPD Lieutenant in critical condition, home destroyed during tornado
A 22-year veteran of the Conroe Police Department is in the hospital after he and his wife were caught in the path of an EF-1 tornado on Sunday night in Trinity.
Mondays with Mike: Tornadoes and severe weather season
A recent outbreak of tornadoes has turned deadly, but early warning and new technology certainly prevented more casualties. Today, it's all about tornadoes on Mondays with Mike.
Mondays with Mike - April 29, 2024
A recent outbreak of tornadoes has turned deadly, but early warning and new technology certainly prevented more casualties. Today, it's all about tornadoes on Mondays with Mike.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest forecast for Monday after overnight and early morning storms.
Polk County flooding: Voluntary evacuation order, shelter open
Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy issued a voluntary evacuation order on Monday for low-lying unincorporated areas along the Trinity River and below the Lake Livingston Dam.
Houston weather: After storms, afternoon sunshine and hot Monday
Following torrential downpours overnight and early this morning that resulted in street flooding as well as swollen rivers and bayous, we are going to transition to afternoon sunshine and pretty hot conditions.
Gear Test: Storing clean water
FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on ways to store enough clean water during an emergency.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Strong storms and isolated flooding early this morning, then clearing and very warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Walker County road FM 2989 washes out during storms
According to the Crabb’s Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, FM 2989 washed out west of Falba Cemetery.
Trinity County weather: Possible tornado damage, roads flooded after storms
Trinity County is reporting injuries and damage after severe weather rolled over the county.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Strong storms and isolated flooding early this morning, then clearing and very warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s.