Harris County official's update on water levels
Director of Harris County Flood Control Jeff Lindner joined FOX 26 to give an update on the water levels in nearby communities as well as evacuations.
Director of Harris County Flood Control Jeff Lindner joined FOX 26 to give an update on the water levels in nearby communities as well as evacuations.
Conroe families use small rafts to escape floods
Some Conroe families have left their flooded neighborhoods while others have decided to deal with it at home. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shows how much water has remained around in the River Plantation area.
Some Conroe families have left their flooded neighborhoods while others have decided to deal with it at home. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shows how much water has remained around in the River Plantation area.
Residents urged to evacuate in Kingwood
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with Kingwood area residents who have been urged to evacuate because of rising water levels.
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with Kingwood area residents who have been urged to evacuate because of rising water levels.
Non-stop rescues in northeast Houston
Disaster continues to unfold due to the rounds of rain from this week and more is on the way! Friday saw nonstop rescues and FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke to residents who needed to evacuate.
Disaster continues to unfold due to the rounds of rain from this week and more is on the way! Friday saw nonstop rescues and FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke to residents who needed to evacuate.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FLOOD WATCH for most of the FOX26 area until Sunday afternoon. Look for another round or two of storms over the weekend that could create more flooding hazards. River flooding is still ongoing and will continue as rivers crest over the weekend as well. Get ready for a pattern change next week with high pressure building across the state. Warm and dry weather takes a grip with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values returning to the 100s.
FLOOD WATCH for most of the FOX26 area until Sunday afternoon. Look for another round or two of storms over the weekend that could create more flooding hazards. River flooding is still ongoing and will continue as rivers crest over the weekend as well. Get ready for a pattern change next week with high pressure building across the state. Warm and dry weather takes a grip with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values returning to the 100s.
Kingwood residents face escalating floods; officials urge evacuation but some remain
With flooding escalating in Kingwood, residents are urged to evacuate for safety, yet some have chosen to stay.
With flooding escalating in Kingwood, residents are urged to evacuate for safety, yet some have chosen to stay.
Houston flooding: New Caney man rescued from high water with his 2 dogs
Water continues to rise in the Idle Glen subdivision and emergency services had to make several rescues, including one man with his two dogs.
Water continues to rise in the Idle Glen subdivision and emergency services had to make several rescues, including one man with his two dogs.
Conroe area homes submerged in water
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats shares video showing homes with a couple feet of water inside.
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats shares video showing homes with a couple feet of water inside.
Flood waters rise along San Jacinto River
The flooding threat along the San Jacinto River remains in place. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats and reporter Jade Flury talk about the ongoing impact of high water and how it's affecting the community.
The flooding threat along the San Jacinto River remains in place. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats and reporter Jade Flury talk about the ongoing impact of high water and how it's affecting the community.
Houston flooding: Rising river water prompts high-water rescues in Humble
Flood waters in Humble have forced some residents to evacuate due to the water levels continuing to rise.
Flood waters in Humble have forced some residents to evacuate due to the water levels continuing to rise.
Families, pets rescued from floods in New Caney
FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with more residents in the New Caney area who had to evacuate their homes sue to flooding, some even having to rescue their pets.
FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with more residents in the New Caney area who had to evacuate their homes sue to flooding, some even having to rescue their pets.
Conroe residents, officials react to flooding
FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke with residents in Conroe and officials with the San Jacinto River Authority on the current flooding conditions.
FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke with residents in Conroe and officials with the San Jacinto River Authority on the current flooding conditions.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FLOOD WATCH for most of the FOX 26 area until Sunday afternoon. Look for another round or two of storms over the weekend that could create more flooding hazards. River flooding is still ongoing and will continue as rivers crest over the weekend as well. Get ready for a pattern change next week with high pressure building across the state. Warm and dry weather takes a grip with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values returning to the 100s.
FLOOD WATCH for most of the FOX 26 area until Sunday afternoon. Look for another round or two of storms over the weekend that could create more flooding hazards. River flooding is still ongoing and will continue as rivers crest over the weekend as well. Get ready for a pattern change next week with high pressure building across the state. Warm and dry weather takes a grip with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values returning to the 100s.
How to file flood insurance claims
There is no doubt several people will be filing flood insurance claims after the disaster is over. Richard Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas, joined FOX 26 to answer questions on what people should do.
There is no doubt several people will be filing flood insurance claims after the disaster is over. Richard Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas, joined FOX 26 to answer questions on what people should do.
Humble high-water rescues after flooding
In Humble, flood waters generally fall within Harris County's voluntary evacuation zone, but that is still leaving some residents surrounded by water. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to residents who were forced to leave their homes.
In Humble, flood waters generally fall within Harris County's voluntary evacuation zone, but that is still leaving some residents surrounded by water. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to residents who were forced to leave their homes.
Water rescues in Idle Glen subdivision
The water is continuing to rise on FM 1485 near Idle Glen Road and FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke to one man who had to be rescued from the floods.
The water is continuing to rise on FM 1485 near Idle Glen Road and FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke to one man who had to be rescued from the floods.
San Jacinto River Authority on Lake Conroe release
Some Conroe homeowners are raising concerns about releases from Lake Conroe are making flooding worse. FOX 26's Jade Flury is in Conroe with more on what officials are saying.
Some Conroe homeowners are raising concerns about releases from Lake Conroe are making flooding worse. FOX 26's Jade Flury is in Conroe with more on what officials are saying.
Houston flooding: Shelters for evacuations, high-water
Here are a list of active shelters in case you and your loved ones are looking for a safe place to go amid flooding and high water in the Houston area.
Here are a list of active shelters in case you and your loved ones are looking for a safe place to go amid flooding and high water in the Houston area.
Flooding in Houston: When will the rivers peak?
Showers and storms continue to move across the northern portion of our viewing area this morning. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect in portions of Harris, Montgomery and Liberty Counties until 8am. 2-3? of rain has already fallen this morning and an additional1-2? is possible.
Showers and storms continue to move across the northern portion of our viewing area this morning. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect in portions of Harris, Montgomery and Liberty Counties until 8am. 2-3? of rain has already fallen this morning and an additional1-2? is possible.
Harris County evacuation map: Residents along San Jacinto River urged to take action
A mandatory evacuation has been orders in Harris County along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River and residents along the West Fork are asked to leave their homes or prepare to shelter in place. See a map of the evacuation zone.
A mandatory evacuation has been orders in Harris County along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River and residents along the West Fork are asked to leave their homes or prepare to shelter in place. See a map of the evacuation zone.