A strong storm moved through northwest Harris County and Waller County overnight, leading to flooding and street closures. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Emergency now in effect for parts of Austin, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties until 9:00 a.m.
The storm dropped 7 to 10 inches of rain and up to 16 inches of rainfall in certain areas. There are multiple reports of firefighters rescuing people from vehicles in high-water and flooded homes. Check here for current rainfall totals.
TranStar is reporting flooding on several major roads across Greater Houston. City of Houston officials are asking Houston residents to avoid travel if possible. They urge drivers not to test flood waters or try to drive around barricades, instead to turn around and find an alternative route.
News 88.7’s Al Ortiz reports that Houston firefighters are rescuing residents from an apartment complex in North Houston. Water has entered units.
Dozens of firefighters are staged at Greenspoint Mall located at the corner of the Sam Houston Tollway and I-45. They are expecting to be deployed to rescue people from other high-water areas.
Harris County and City of Houston offices are closed today, with the exception of essential personnel.
“This is a dangerous situation and I do not want our employees trying to get to work,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in an emailed statement. “All Houstonians need to stay off the roads. Do not go out until conditions improve.”
There is a full ground stop at Houston Bush Airport currently. Hobby Airport has delays. There is reported street flooding around both airports. If you had a scheduled flight today it is recommended to contact your airline carrier.
■ Centerpoint is reporting more than 21,000 people without power in its service area right now.
■ Houston Metro has stopped all services, visit Metro’s homepage for more information.
■ There are 62 reports of high water locations from TranStar.
Flooding on creeks:
•All of Cypress Creek
•Little Cypress @ Becker Rd
•Spring Creek
•Willow Creek
•Little Mound Creek @ Mathis Rd
•Horesepen Creek @ Trailside Dr
•Langham Creek @ West Little York
•Bear Creek @ FM 529
•South Mayde @ Peek
•Greens @ Knobcrest
•Upper White Oak
•Briar Branch @ Campbell
•South Mayde Creek @ Greenhouse Rd
School has also been canceled for the following school districts:
•Houston ISD
•Katy ISD
•Cy-Fair ISD
•Humble ISD
•Aldine ISD
• Alief ISD
•Waller ISD
•Spring ISD
•Spring Branch ISD (was scheduled for a student/staff holiday today)
•Hempstead ISD
•Royal ISD
•Crosby ISD
•Galena Park ISD
•KIPP Houston Public Schools
•Conroe ISD
•Tomball ISD
•Episcopal High School
•Houston Community College
•Lone Star College
•TWU Houston campus
•University of Houston
•University of St. Thomas
•Brightwood College North Campus
•All Neighborhood Centers Promise Community Schools, Early Head Start, Head Start and Senior Centers
Red Cross Shelters
•Royal High School, 2550 Durkin Road in Pattison
•Pine Island Baptist Church, 36573 Brumlow Road Hempstead Texas 77445
•KC Hall on 1390 US-90, Sealy, TX 77477
•Those with flood-related needs are urged to call the American Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300.
The following bayous are creeks are close to bankfull: •Lower Cypress Creek
•Upper and middle Greens Bayou
•Upper end White Oak Bayou
•Buffalo Bayou downstream of the Addicks Dam
•Upper and middle Brays Bayou
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