High water slows down Katy Freeway traffic

Published June 6, 2026 2:51 PM CDT

Drivers had to move with caution on Saturday as heavy rain left high water on the Katy Freeway.

Flooded Katy Freeway lanes

Local perspective:

Traffic was slow in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Houston Avenue.

The freeway was reportedly closed off, but Transtar cameras showed some drivers braving the waters.

Houston rain

Big picture view:

It was another day and another round of storms for Greater Houston.

The strongest downpours led to quick street flooding, especially in spots that had already picked up several inches of rain this week.

The Source: Houston Transtar and Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority

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