OVERNIGHT WEATHER AND LAKE UPDATES: 5/2/24FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2024Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008[email protected]5.2.24 Overnight Weather and Lake Levels UpdateHOUSTON - Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make residents aware that Houston Public Works continues to closely monitor the weather, channels, and lake levels. We are working closely with our partners at Coastal Water Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Houston OEM, HPD, and HFD.We expect a mostly calm night with a low-end chance of a few showers toward morning. With heating on Friday and the approach of another thunderstorm complex from north Texas, there will be an increasing chance of rainfall during the day. At this time this complex of storms looks fairly progressive during the afternoon hours, but there is some uncertainty on how this evolves and the speed as to which it crosses the area. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches with slightly higher isolated totals can be expected on Friday. This additional rainfall is included in the river forecast models and should not greatly alter the current river forecast. Lake Houston: Lake Houston is currently at 45.82 feet (normal pool is 42.4 feet) Gates on the spillway dam are open and discharging water over the spillway. Gates on Lake Houston will remain open until Lake Houston returns to normal pool. Total inflows into Lake Houston are at 76,000 cfs and outflows are at 70,352 cfs. Property owners along the lake should secure property along the shoreline. Water levels throughout the lake are elevated and will continue to rise to the tops of bulkheads and docks at several locations. Lake Houston levels can be monitored here.Lake Conroe: Lake Conroe is currently at 204.92 feet (normal pool is 201 feet) Lake Conroe levels can be monitored here. The San Jacinto River Authority is currently releasing 67,778 cfs.West Fork of the San Jacinto River:The West Fork of the San Jacinto River is rapidly rising from upstream flows (Cypress Creek, Spring Creek, Lake Creek, Lake Conroe) reaching major flood levels and rising to near 62 feet Saturday afternoon before cresting at 62.3 feet around midnight Saturday. Widespread low-land flooding will occur impacting the following subdivisions: Belleau Woods
Rivercrest
Northshore
Forest Cove
Kings River Estates
Atascocita ShoresEast Fork of the San Jacinto River:Mandatory evacuation is in effect for the eastern side of the East Fork of the San Jacinto River from FM 1485 to Lake Houston.At this time, forecasted water levels for the East Fork will crest at 76.8 feet Saturday morning around 7:00 AM. 76.8 feet is 7 feet higher than what happened earlier this week. Homes that are not elevated closest to the river may flood. For reference, the forecasted river level is 4 feet below Hurricane Harvey. Similar to earlier this week, the rapid rise is expected Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Impacted subdivisions: Commons of Lake Houston
Magnolia Point
River Terrace
Idle Wilde
Idle Glen
Cypress Point
Northwood Country EstsMonitor Official Sources for Current Information:Please remember it is important to utilize verified news sources for inclement weather information as well as tune in to local news stations for changing forecasts. Harris County Flood Warning System (harriscountyfws.org), Houston TranStar (houstontranstar.org), and the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Forecast Office (weather.gov/hgx).To monitor current water levels at Lake Houston, visit www.coastalwaterauthority.org. To see current levels for Lake Conroe you can visit www.sjra.net. Please also keep in mind with rain events flash flooding is always possible, stay weather aware and avoid roadways if possible during rain events. It only take 6 inches of water to move a car. Always turn around, don't drown.Monitor Stream, Bayou, and Creek Conditions: Rain may move repeatedly across the same area, causing creeks and bayous to rise and possibly exceed their banks. Stay informed of current conditions and avoid traveling near creeks and bayous. You can monitor streams and rivers here at the River Forecast Center.Timely information during emergencies is important. AlertHouston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.Register for emergency alerts through email, text message, voice call, or mobile app push notifications. Most alerts are geo-targeted; subscribers with loved ones around the city may register up to five physical addresses per contact record. Sign up today at www.alerthouston.org.For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at [email protected].