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Flooding In Houston, Harris County, Texas, Sep 29, 2026 · Confirmed
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Status
Confirmed by an official source
Independent sources
2
First seen
Sep 29, 9:27 PM CDT
updated Oct 6, 10:17 PM CDT
Topic
Local News
What Happened
Houston currently has dry and comfortable conditions, though humidity is forecast to return next week, according to KPRC 2 (NBC). Meanwhile, KRIV reported that isolated showers are possible in Houston as forecasters monitor the Gulf for possible development.
Written by our system from the sources below (2), version 6, Oct 6, 10:55 PM CDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Sources · Copies Of One Story Count Once
High flood risk across parts of Texas this week: Forecast · KRIVSep 29, 9:27 PM CDT
Houston weather: Widespread rain chances, Texas flooding concerns · KRIVSep 30, 7:47 AM CDT
Houston weather: Rain increases Thursday through the weekend · KRIVSep 30, 10:15 PM CDT
Houston braces for a stormy end to the week: Here’s what to expect · KPRC 2 (NBC)Oct 1, 5:50 AM CDT
Flood watch in effect for Houston as storms spread across our weekend forecast · KPRC 2 (NBC)Oct 2, 5:38 AM CDT
Houston weather: Storm Alert due to heavy rain chances, flood watch in effect · KRIVOct 2, 6:43 AM CDT
Afternoon storms possible Saturday and Sunday in Houston · KPRC 2 (NBC)Oct 2, 7:29 PM CDT
Houston weather: Storm Alert Saturday as rain chances continue through the weekend · KRIVOct 2, 7:47 PM CDT
Houston weather: Rain stays around for the weekend · KRIVOct 3, 9:38 AM CDT
Houston weather: Late-night storms possible; more isolated for Sunday · KRIVOct 3, 7:03 PM CDT
Houston weather: Heavy Sunday downpours bring flood threat before cooler, drier air arrives midweek · KRIVOct 4, 8:01 AM CDT
Houston weather: Sunday night storm chances, cooler mornings, and more potential rain · KRIVOct 4, 6:47 PM CDT
Houston weather: Warm Monday in the 80s, tropical depression chances in the Gulf · KRIVOct 5, 7:47 AM CDT
Houston weather: Isolated showers possible, monitoring the Gulf for possible development · KRIVOct 5, 5:53 PM CDT
Warm and dry stretch of weather continues for Houston as Isaias is on the move in the Gulf · KPRC 2 (NBC)Oct 7, 11:11 AM CDT
How It Unfolded
Official Confirmation
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 2:51AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX”
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... South Mayde Creek Near Greenhouse Road affecting Harris County. For the Addicks Reservoir...including Greenhouse Road...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Mayde Creek near Greenhouse Road. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 107.0 feet, At levels above 107 feet minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel above the gage. At 109.0 feet, At levels above 109 feet moderate lowland flooding begins as Greenhouse Road north and south of the channel is inundated and numerous roads along the creek are inundated and impassable. Much of Cullen Park and Saums Road is also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:35 AM CDT Friday the stage was 107.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 104.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning and continue rising to 108.4 feet this morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 107.9 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 108.4 feet on 09/21/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 2:51 AM CDT
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Harris County and its neighbours, as they are right now. The event is placed on the county; it is not drawn as a point.
How We Decided
Oct 1, 11:25 AM CDTHeld: One source so far, and no official source confirms it yet.Oct 2, 3:00 AM CDTPublished: One source reported it, and an official source confirms it.