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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Houston officials keep an eye on stormy weather

Houston"s Weather Forecast

Photo: Karie Cranford Cornelius/Facebook

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and the forecast shows more rain on Friday.

Photo: Karie Cranford Cornelius/Facebook

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and the forecast shows more rain on Friday.

Photo: Karie Cranford Cornelius/Facebook

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding off of 1488 North of 2978.

Photo: Nicole/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and more are forecast to extend into Friday.

Photo: TxDOT/Twitter

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and more are forecast to extend into Friday.

Photo: Kylie Elenbaas / Twitter

Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don"t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These are some of the worst spots in Houston for high water and flooded roadways.

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Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don"t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These

... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Telge Road near Spring Cypress Road

Raymond Valenta, left, and his mother Koran Kaptchinskie phone for help after their car was stranded in high water on Telge Rd. near Spring Cypress Rd. in northwest Houston, Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Houston. ( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Telge Road near Spring Cypress Road

Raymond Valenta, left, and his mother Koran Kaptchinskie phone for help after their car was stranded in high water on Telge Rd. near Spring Cypress Rd. in northwest Houston, ... more Photo: Michael Paulsen, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 45 near Crosstimbers

Vehicles move past a stalled car in the high water along the I-45 northbound feeder near Crosstimbers Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle )

Interstate 45 near Crosstimbers

Vehicles move past a stalled car in the high water along the I-45 northbound feeder near Crosstimbers Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle File

White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street

A car sits in high water along White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street

A car sits in high water along White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Fondren Road and Southwest Freeway

Vehicles make their way through high water along Fondren near the Southwest Freeway, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Fondren Road and Southwest Freeway

Vehicles make their way through high water along Fondren near the Southwest Freeway, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Clinton Drive and McCarthy Street

High water on Clinton Drive at McCarthy as rain fell on the greater Houston area Thursday, April 11, 2013. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Clinton Drive and McCarthy Street

High water on Clinton Drive at McCarthy as rain fell on the greater Houston area Thursday, April 11, 2013. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle File

North Freeway near N. Main Street exit

Vehicles make their way through high water along the North Freeway near N. Main, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

North Freeway near N. Main Street exit

Vehicles make their way through high water along the North Freeway near N. Main, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Quitman Street

A car sits in high water along Quitman Street, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Quitman Street

A car sits in high water along Quitman Street, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Little Cypress Creek area (Cypress)

A man rides on the side of a truck in two feet of flood water on Longwood Trace Drive in the Longwood neighborhood as floodwaters from the Little Cypress Creek flowed over its banks Friday, July 13, 2012, in Cypress. less

Little Cypress Creek area (Cypress)

A man rides on the side of a truck in two feet of flood water on Longwood Trace Drive in the Longwood neighborhood as floodwaters from the Little Cypress Creek flowed over its ... more Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle File

Polk Street near Cullen Boulevard

A Lexus drove into high water along Polk St. near Cullen Blvd. east of Downtown Houston during the heavy rain this morning on Friday, July 13, 2012, in Houston. ( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle ) less

Polk Street near Cullen Boulevard

A Lexus drove into high water along Polk St. near Cullen Blvd. east of Downtown Houston during the heavy rain this morning on Friday, July 13, 2012, in Houston. ( Mayra Beltran ... more Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle File

West 43rd and Oak Forest

Cars drive by a stranded vehicle in the high water at the intersection of West 43rd and Oak Forest after a downpour Monday May 26, 2014.(Dave Rossman photo)

West 43rd and Oak Forest

Cars drive by a stranded vehicle in the high water at the intersection of West 43rd and Oak Forest after a downpour Monday May 26, 2014.(Dave Rossman photo) Photo: Dave Rossman, Houston Chronicle File

South Mayde Creek area (Katy)

Cutter Urban, an oil and gas worker, helps police direct traffic out of high-water at the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Saums Road on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in Katy. The flooding was caused by South Mayde Creek overflowing from its banks. ( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle ) less

South Mayde Creek area (Katy)

Cutter Urban, an oil and gas worker, helps police direct traffic out of high-water at the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Saums Road on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in Katy. The ... more Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle File

Travis Street and Interstate 45

A METRO officer walks in the flooded Travis St. entrance to I-45 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Houston. Authorities turned cars around and prohibited passage through the flooded area. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Travis Street and Interstate 45

A METRO officer walks in the flooded Travis St. entrance to I-45 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Houston. Authorities turned cars around and prohibited passage through the flooded ... more Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Studewood Street near Washington Avenue

A man pushes his car after it stalled out in high water along Studewood, North of Washington Avenue, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Studewood Street near Washington Avenue

A man pushes his car after it stalled out in high water along Studewood, North of Washington Avenue, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 10 entrance from Louisiana Street in downtown

A police car blocks off the Interstate 10 west on ramp where Louisiana street intersects with I-10 due to high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Interstate 10 entrance from Louisiana Street in downtown

A police car blocks off the Interstate 10 west on ramp where Louisiana street intersects with I-10 due to high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, ... more Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Farm-to-Market 1488 (Conroe)

Traffic makes its way through high water north of Farm-to-Market 1488 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Conroe. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Farm-to-Market 1488 (Conroe)

Traffic makes its way through high water north of Farm-to-Market 1488 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Conroe. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 45 and Travis Street

The Interstate 45 north on ramp where Travis street intersects with I-45 is closed by high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Interstate 45 and Travis Street

The Interstate 45 north on ramp where Travis street intersects with I-45 is closed by high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston ... more Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Commerce Street downtown

Water gushes from a manhole on Commerce street high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

Commerce Street downtown

Water gushes from a manhole on Commerce street high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Highway 288 near Holly Hall Street

Photo: Google Maps

Fannin Street in Midtown

Photo: Google Maps

Memorial Drive passing under Shepherd Drive

Photo: Google Maps

Walker Street near BBVA Compass Stadium downtown

Photo: Google Maps

Interstate 45 exits near University of Houston Campus

Photo: Google Maps

Milam exit of Interstate 45 south near downtown

Photo: Google Maps

Main Street near the Medical Center

Photo: Google Maps

9200 block Lake Park

Photo: Google Maps

5300 block Willow Glen

Photo: Google Maps

2200 block Des Jardines

Photo: Google Maps

Shepherd"s Ridge

Photo: Google Maps

About 150 flooding incidents were reported on Houston streets between January-March 2015.

Photo: Google Maps

Houston officials keep an eye on stormy weather

Houston officials are monitoring severe weather conditions, and have erected barricades at 50 locations to prevent people from entering high-water areas, according to the city"s official website.

Opening its Emergency Operations Center on Thursday, the city of Houston increased its flood readiness level as heavy rains swept through the area.

The center"s readiness level was at three, which means firefighters and police were preparing for potential rescues of people from high water. The scale has four levels, with four being the lowest and one being the highest.

Officials also had boats and high-water vehicles prepared for rescue calls, a representative at the Emergency Operations Centersaid Thursday evening.

City officials work with police and firefighters to coordinate emergency responses.

Check Chron.com for more weather updates.

Click through the slideshow above for photos of areas in Houston that are prone to flooding.

Source: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/article/City-of-Houston-has-Emergency-Operations-Center-7948378.php

Flash flood watch extended through Friday evening

Today"s Houston TX Weather Forecast

William Axford, Houston Chronicle

Updated 3:14am, Friday, May 27, 2016

Photo: Karie Cranford Cornelius/Facebook

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and the forecast shows more rain on Friday.

Photo: Karie Cranford Cornelius/Facebook

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and the forecast shows more rain on Friday.

Photo: Karie Cranford Cornelius/Facebook

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding off of 1488 North of 2978.

Photo: Nicole/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

Reader photos show the extent of the flooding in theMontgomery Creek Ranch Subdivision off of SH 242.

Photo: Shannon Pavlik/Twitter

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and more are forecast to extend into Friday.

Photo: Kylie Elenbaas / Twitter

North Harris County got pounded by rain on Thursday evening, and more are forecast to extend into Friday.

Photo: TxDOT/Twitter

A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl

A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl

A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl

A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl

A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl

A suspected tornado damaged a number of homes in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood in Bryan Texas, Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Photo: Brent Zwerneman / Houston Chronicl

Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don"t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These are some of the worst spots in Houston for high water and flooded roadways.

less

Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don"t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These

... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Telge Road near Spring Cypress Road

Interstate 45 near Crosstimbers

Vehicles move past a stalled car in the high water along the I-45 northbound feeder near Crosstimbers Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle )

Interstate 45 near Crosstimbers

White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street

A car sits in high water along White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street

A car sits in high water along White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Fondren Road and Southwest Freeway

Vehicles make their way through high water along Fondren near the Southwest Freeway, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Fondren Road and Southwest Freeway

Vehicles make their way through high water along Fondren near the Southwest Freeway, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Clinton Drive and McCarthy Street

High water on Clinton Drive at McCarthy as rain fell on the greater Houston area Thursday, April 11, 2013. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Clinton Drive and McCarthy Street

High water on Clinton Drive at McCarthy as rain fell on the greater Houston area Thursday, April 11, 2013. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle File

North Freeway near N. Main Street exit

Vehicles make their way through high water along the North Freeway near N. Main, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

North Freeway near N. Main Street exit

Vehicles make their way through high water along the North Freeway near N. Main, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Quitman Street

A car sits in high water along Quitman Street, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Quitman Street

A car sits in high water along Quitman Street, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Little Cypress Creek area (Cypress)

Polk Street near Cullen Boulevard

West 43rd and Oak Forest

Cars drive by a stranded vehicle in the high water at the intersection of West 43rd and Oak Forest after a downpour Monday May 26, 2014.(Dave Rossman photo)

West 43rd and Oak Forest

South Mayde Creek area (Katy)

Travis Street and Interstate 45

Studewood Street near Washington Avenue

A man pushes his car after it stalled out in high water along Studewood, North of Washington Avenue, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Studewood Street near Washington Avenue

Interstate 10 entrance from Louisiana Street in downtown

Farm-to-Market 1488 (Conroe)

Traffic makes its way through high water north of Farm-to-Market 1488 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Conroe. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Farm-to-Market 1488 (Conroe)

Traffic makes its way through high water north of Farm-to-Market 1488 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Conroe. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 45 and Travis Street

The Interstate 45 north on ramp where Travis street intersects with I-45 is closed by high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Interstate 45 and Travis Street

Commerce Street downtown

Water gushes from a manhole on Commerce street high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

Commerce Street downtown

Water gushes from a manhole on Commerce street high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Highway 288 near Holly Hall Street

Photo: Google Maps

Fannin Street in Midtown

Photo: Google Maps

Memorial Drive passing under Shepherd Drive

Photo: Google Maps

Walker Street near BBVA Compass Stadium downtown

Photo: Google Maps

Interstate 45 exits near University of Houston Campus

Photo: Google Maps

Milam exit of Interstate 45 south near downtown

Photo: Google Maps

Main Street near the Medical Center

Photo: Google Maps

9200 block Lake Park

Photo: Google Maps

5300 block Willow Glen

Photo: Google Maps

2200 block Des Jardines

Photo: Google Maps

Shepherd"s Ridge

Photo: Google Maps

About 150 flooding incidents were reported on Houston streets between January-March 2015.

Photo: Google Maps

Flash flood watch extended through Friday evening

After storms moved through the Houston region on Thursday night, flooding remained a threat, with forecasters expecting more rain on Friday.

A flash flood watch for several counties, including Harris and Fort Bend,has been extended through Friday evening.

Early Friday, TranStar listed several high-water locations, including along Interstate 45, U.S. 290 eastbound at Texas 6, Texas 105, Texas 249 and Texas 6.

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According to radar, 8 to 12 inches of rain have fallen in areas of the counties under a flash flood watch.

There is potential for 3 to 6 inches of rain to fall until Friday morning. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management expected 1-3 inches throughout the region and said some parts of the county could see up to 6 inches of rain.

High water made FM 1774 from Buddy Riley to north of FM 1484 impassable on Thursday. The water levels also rose along Highway 105 West at FM 1486 and Mount Moriah.

RELATED:Tornado leaves damage in Bryan

TranStar reported on Thursday evening that many areas of Interstate 45 in west Woodlands were impassable due to high levels of rainwater. Three lanes at Highway 242 were affected northbound and southbound. The exit ramp at Wilson Road on I-45 was also impassabledue to flooding.

FM 1097 and Highway 242 on I-45 were reported as high-water locations both northbound and southbound. Loop 336 was reported as impassablenorthbound.

Highway 6 at FM 2979 was also closed starting around 7 p.m., and Harris County Precinct 3 reported all roads within the Bear Creek Pioneers Park were closed.

There is a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms predicted for Houston on Friday.

SCHOOL CLOSURE:Friday classes canceled in some districts

The rain came from the same system that destroyed multiple homes in Bryan near College Station after a tornado touched down there. (See the photos of the destruction in the gallery above.)

The Wallace Pack Unit in Navasota, a prison about 70 miles northwest of Houston, sustained some damage around 4 p.m. Thursday from what appeared to be a tornado.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Jason Clark said debris and downed power lines were reported near the prison. The roof of a building on the outside perimeter fence was damaged. All inmates are accounted for.

Meanwhile, the severe rain and flooding in north Houston led to flight delays at George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports, KTRK reported on Thursday.

IAH tweeted late Thursday that 23 flights were diverted to other airports because of the storms; 11 flights were canceled.

Check Chron.com/weather for the latest updates.

Reporter Mike Glenn contributed to this report.

Source: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/article/Rain-pounds-north-Harris-County-expected-to-7948300.php