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Hurricane Harvey

Flooding and Rainfall Update in Montgomery County

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Montgomery County until Saturday, August 26 at 11:30 a.m. and a Tornado Watch until 1 p.m. CDT.

Update: Flash Flood Warning extended to 2:15 p.m. In Montgomery County

Please do NOT drive through flooded roadways. Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. Turn Around Don’t Drown!

High Water Locations via Houston TransStar

 IH-45 Northbound At FM-1097 in Montgomery County3 Frontage Road LanesVerified at 10:11 AM today
 IH-45 Northbound At WILSON RD in Montgomery County3 Frontage Road Lanes,Exit RampVerified at 9:21 AM today
 IH-45 Northbound Before SH-242 in Montgomery County2 Frontage Road LanesVerified at 10:18 AM today
 IH-45 Southbound After SH-242 in Montgomery County3 Frontage Road LanesVerified at 9:20 AM today

Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management reported current road conditions and water over roads. Currently W Panther Creek/Woodlands Parkway has received 3-4 inches of rain but still passable as of 8:26 a.m.

Rainfall over last 12 hours in Montgomery County via National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

Location                                                  Amount        Time         Date          Lat/Lon

Hufsmith                     4.88 in   0828 AM 08/26   30.17N/95.54W        
1 SE Chateau Woods           3.77 in   0900 AM 08/26   30.15N/95.41W        
5 NNE Tomball                3.73 in   0859 AM 08/26   30.18N/95.60W        
Oak Ridge North              3.61 in   0855 AM 08/26   30.17N/95.44W        
3 WNW The Woodlands          3.57 in   0858 AM 08/26   30.18N/95.54W        
2 ENE Montgomery             3.45 in   0857 AM 08/26   30.41N/95.66W        
Lake Creek At Honea-egypt Ro 3.43 in   0846 AM 08/26   30.25N/95.58W        
Dobbin                       3.42 in   0851 AM 08/26   30.38N/95.76W        
Fm 2978                      3.40 in   0841 AM 08/26   30.13N/95.60W        
4 NW The Woodlands           3.30 in   0857 AM 08/26   30.21N/95.54W        
Tomball 1n                   3.12 in   0832 AM 08/26   30.12N/95.65W        
New Waverly 4 S              2.84 in   0853 AM 08/26   30.49N/95.51W        
2 W Stagecoach               2.81 in   0852 AM 08/26   30.15N/95.76W        
1 WNW The Woodlands          2.71 in   0858 AM 08/26   30.17N/95.51W        
4 N Tomball                  2.71 in   0847 AM 08/26   30.16N/95.63W        
2 NE Spring                  2.61 in   0847 AM 08/26   30.09N/95.36W        
3 ENE Pinehurst              2.45 in   0847 AM 08/26   30.22N/95.66W        
Lake Conroe Nr Conroe        2.29 in   0852 AM 08/26   30.36N/95.56W        
Flamingo Lake                1.97 in   0853 AM 08/26   30.45N/95.70W        
3 E Spring                   1.95 in   0854 AM 08/26   30.07N/95.33W        
Spring                       1.84 in   0800 AM 08/26   30.13N/95.48W        
4 NNW Shenandoah             1.84 in   0803 AM 08/26   30.24N/95.48W        
Panther Branch@gosling Rd    1.67 in   0800 AM 08/26   30.19N/95.48W        
Willis                       1.60 in   0854 AM 08/26   30.42N/95.49W        
Union Grove                  1.46 in   0852 AM 08/26   30.54N/95.75W        
Caney Creek At Splendora     1.42 in   0854 AM 08/26   30.26N/95.30W        
Wf San Jacinto               1.40 in   0830 AM 08/26   30.24N/95.46W        
East Fork San Jacinto River  1.35 in   0846 AM 08/26   30.15N/95.12W        
4 W Willis                   1.22 in   0852 AM 08/26   30.42N/95.55W        
Patton Village               1.16 in   0843 AM 08/26   30.21N/95.50W        
5 W Panorama Village         0.01 in   0656 AM 08/26   30.37N/95.59W        

Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Update on August 26 at 9:30 p.m. for water over roads.

If flooding occurs follow these safety rules:
• If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes etc.
• Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Turn Around Don’t Drown
• NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. Turn Around Don’t Drown
• If your vehicle is suddenly caught in rising water, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.
• Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
• NEVER go around barricades or road closures.

Learn more about Flood Safety at Flood Safety during Hurricane Harvey

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