A number of Houston area events have been rescheduled or cancelled due to the potential for severe weather over the weekend.

Meanwhile, officials are preparing to deal with any fallout related to the storms, including CenterPoint Energy and Houston city officials.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the majority of the Greater Houston area is under a flood watch until 2 a.m., Oct. 25 due to the potential of “excessive rainfall” across the region.

“These storms could produce severe weather and excessive rainfall/flash flooding. Hazardous marine conditions are also expected across the Gulf waters during this period,” officials with the NWS Houston office said in a news release Oct. 24.


Storms will move into the Houston area in the evening of Oct. 24, and stay in the area until Oct. 26, NWS officials said.

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts during the storms; and avoid driving or walking through floodwaters.

Diving in deeper

Some events that have been canceled or rescheduled include:


City of Katy Parks and Recreation Hawl-O-Ween

The City of Katy Parks and Recreation canceled its Hawl-O-Ween due to the weather conditions this weekend.Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park

The 12th annual festival has been canceled due to the weather conditions expected this weekend, however Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park plans to hold free games if the rain stops by 11a.m.
  • Oct. 25, 11 a.m.
  • Free
  • 18218 Theiss Mail Route Road, Klein
  • Facebook: Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park
The Spook-tacular Halloween Event

Guests can celebrate Halloween at the Houston Premium Outlets with an event featuring pumpkin decorating, balloon art, face painting, a costume contest, a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and festive photo opportunities. This event was rescheduled from Oct. 25 to Oct. 30.
  • Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Houston Premium Outlets, outside the food court, 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress
  • www.premiumoutlets.com
Scream on the Green


The event featuring the screening of Beetle Juice, a costume contest, living sculptures and games has been canceled due to the weather.Fall Fest at Refuge Church

Celebrate the fall season with the Refuge Church with an event featuring family-friendly games, a pie-eating contest, a pumpkin shot competition, a harvest maze, a silent auction and fall treats. This event was rescheduled from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1.
  • Nov. 1, 2-6 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 3273 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe
  • Facebook: Fall Fest at Refuge Church
Kingwood BOPA Collection Event

The Kingwood Solid Waste Management Department has postponed its Appliance Collection Event in which guests are invited to dispose of household materials that are considered hazardous and need special disposal.Levitt Pavilion Houston’s Musicfest 2025

Officials with the Houston nonprofit announced Oct. 21 the annual music festival in southwest Houston scheduled for Oct. 25 is being rescheduled for spring 2026 due to forecasted heavy rain.What else?


Lake Houston is also being lowered by the Houston Public Works department ahead of the incoming storms. According to officials with the Coastal Water Authority, Lake Houston will be lowered by 12 inches in total. Water releases from the Lake Houston dam started at noon on Oct. 24, with 4,538 cubic feet per second of water.

Officials with CenterPoint Energy also issued a news release Oct. 23 regarding early coordinated efforts to prepare for any potential outages caused by the severe weather.

“We’re closely monitoring the weather models as conditions continue to evolve,” Manager of Meteorology Matt Lanza said. “The greatest potential for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and localized flooding appears to be early Saturday morning. Our teams are staying alert and ready to respond safely and quickly if severe weather impacts our region.”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement Oct. 24, announcing the activation of the Texas Department of Emergency Management's emergency operations center to address any issues throughout the storm event.


"In preparation of severe weather, I activated additional emergency response personnel and resources to protect Texans and support communities responding across the state," Gov. Abbott said in the release. "To ensure all necessary resources are quickly deployed, I also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center. Texans are strongly urged to monitor weather conditions and create an emergency plan to keep themselves and their families safe. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”