Houston"s Weather Forecast
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A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Houston, Thursday, May 19, 2016.
A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Houston, Thursday, May 19, 2016.
Photo: Steve Gonzales / Houston ChronicleA pedestrian uses just about anything to stay dry against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian uses just about anything to stay dry against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleA pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston ChronicleThe National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.
The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.
The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.
The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.
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.
lessWorst 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 ChronicleTelge 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 ) lessTelge 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 FileInterstate 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 FileWhite 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 FileFondren 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 FileClinton 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 FileNorth 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 FileQuitman 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 FileLittle 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. lessLittle 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 FilePolk 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 ) lessPolk 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 FileWest 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 FileSouth 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 ) lessSouth 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 FileTravis 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) lessTravis 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 FileStudewood 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 FileInterstate 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 ) lessInterstate 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 FileFarm-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 FileInterstate 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 ) lessInterstate 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 FileCommerce 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 FileHighway 288 near Holly Hall Street
Highway 288 near Holly Hall Street
Photo: Google MapsFannin Street in Midtown
Fannin Street in Midtown
Photo: Google MapsMemorial Drive passing under Shepherd Drive
Memorial Drive passing under Shepherd Drive
Photo: Google MapsWalker Street near BBVA Compass Stadium downtown
Walker Street near BBVA Compass Stadium downtown
Photo: Google MapsInterstate 45 exits near University of Houston Campus
Interstate 45 exits near University of Houston Campus
Photo: Google MapsMilam exit of Interstate 45 south near downtown
Milam exit of Interstate 45 south near downtown
Photo: Google MapsMain Street near the Medical Center
Main Street near the Medical Center
Photo: Google Maps9200 block Lake Park
9200 block Lake Park
Photo: Google Maps5300 block Willow Glen
5300 block Willow Glen
Photo: Google Maps2200 block Des Jardines
2200 block Des Jardines
Photo: Google MapsShepherd"s Ridge
Shepherd"s Ridge
Photo: Google MapsAbout 150 flooding incidents were reported on Houston streets between January-March 2015.
About 150 flooding incidents were reported on Houston streets between January-March 2015.
Photo: Google MapsSource: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/article/Flash-flood-watch-issued-for-Houston-area-7700739.php
