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Drought conditions worsen in Southeast Texas, weekend rain to bring relief

By Peyton Galyean
FOX 26 Houston
Weather
Published October 23, 2025 9:50 AM CDT
Published October 23, 2025 9:50 AM CDT

The Brief

    • Drought monitors show conditions are becoming worse in Southeast Texas.
    • Conditions seem to be increasing with several Houston-area counties at a moderate level.
    • The heavy rain expected for the weekend could bring some relief. 

HOUSTON - The drought monitor update today shows conditions worsening across the state, especially here in Southeast Texas.

Comparing this week's update to what conditions were last week: Dry conditions along with moderate, severe, and extreme drought levels are increasing.

Drought conditions in Southeast Texas

Regions up and down I-35 from San Antonio to Austin are under extreme drought conditions. In our area, portions of Chambers, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Fort Bend, and Waller counties are at a moderate level. Wharton, Colorado, Austin and Washington counties are also seeing severe levels.

Dry conditions across the state are up 2.11%, moderate level is up 12.34%, severe up 2.99%, and extreme up 1.32%. Exceptional levels are holding steady at 0.29%

Relief is on the way as this weekend looks to be a soaker across Texas and here in Houston. Low-end possibilities of severe weather and flash flooding are likely.

A FOX 26 Storm Alert Day has been issued for Saturday. Stay with FOX 26 and FOX Local for the latest forecast.

The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority

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