Four to six inches of rain fell overnight between 1:30 and 7:30 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, which then caused the flash floods.
High water locations include the I-10 in both directions in the Loop, 610 West Loop in both directions from the Westpark tollway to Braeswood Boulevard, the Gulf Freeway inbound at 610, the Grand Parkway northbound at the Westpark tollway, the Beltway 8 South eastbound at South Main and West Airport Boulevard, and Hwy. 288 northbound near the 610, according to Houston Transtar. For information on traffic closures, visit the Houston Transtar site.
According to the National Weather Service, these are the areas of Houston most affected by flooding:
- Astrodome area
- Bellaire
- Bunker Hill Village
- Greater Fifth Ward
- Humble
- Hunters Creek Village
- Jacinto City
- Katy
- Neartown/Montrose
- northwestern Missouri City
- Piney Point Village
- Richmond
- Rosenberg
- Second Ward
- Near Northside Houston
- Spring Branch West
- Spring Valley
- Stafford
- Sugar Land
- West University Place
Here's what officials are tweeting out about the floods.
Unless you desire to get stuck in sea of red tail lights, it may be a good idea to wait before hitting the road. https://t.co/76NH1vO2Pi
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHoustonPIO) January 18, 2017
We're experiencing instances of flooding all around the city today. Remember to exercise extreme caution on the road! #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/bCxg4IDqYM
— Harris County OHSEM (@ReadyHarris) January 18, 2017
Water receding in areas previously reported; barricades remain @ McClain turnaround. Additional rain expected through afternoon today
— MissouriCityReady (@MissouriCityEM) January 18, 2017
Don't chance it. It isn't worth it. Your vehicle isn't a boat. #turnarounddontdrown pic.twitter.com/huIMfhp8kq
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHoustonPIO) January 18, 2017
904 AM CST Radar Update. #txwx #houwx #bcswx #glswx pic.twitter.com/b5CmvUxgUs
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) January 18, 2017
We are currently experiencing some water over the roads on Avenue D, Lilac, Drexel, Airline, Heights, Bluebonnet... https://t.co/fW9xQDcbxA
— City of Katy OEM (@CityofKatyOEM) January 18, 2017