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LIVE BLOG: Here’s what is happening across the Houston area as severe thunderstorms move through

Crockett residents experiencing severe damage due to storms (KPRC 2)

HOUSTON – Severe thunderstorms are moving through the Houston area beginning Monday evening. Tornadoes, hail, damaging winds and flooding are all possible through Tuesday morning

As severe weather moves through the Houston area, follow our coverage in our live blog below:

10:22 A.M. - Elgin, Texas experiences storm damage

KPRC 2 reporter Taisha Walker saw damaged power lines and debris as she drove through Elgin, Texas. Elgin is about 30 miles from Round Rock.

8:38 A.M. - KPRC 2 reporter Zach Lashway experiencing hail while driving into Bush Airport

KPRC 2 reporter Zach Lashway says hail is pounding vehicles as they pull up to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Safe travels, Zach!

8:23 A.M. - Round Rock officials assessing damage, assisting affected residents following severe weather

The City of Round Rock is assessing damage and assisting affected residents following severe weather Monday evening.

Do you have damage to report? Visit damage.tdem.texas.gov and select “March Severe Weather.”

If your home was destroyed or significantly damaged and you need help, you can also call 800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org.

8:12 A.M. - 18-wheeler overturned on East Sam Houston Tollway at Greenshadow due to wind gusts

An overturned 18-wheeler has blocked East Sam Houston Tollway at Greenshadow, Harris County Toll Road Authority said.

According to HCTRA, it happened as a result of wind gusts. Authorities said no injuries have been reported.

The left inside lane is open and a heavy-duty wrecker is en route to the scene. Drivers are urged to take another route as delays are expected in the area.

7:47 A.M. - Crockett residents experiencing severe damage due to storms

Homes have been destroyed and trees have been uprooted due to severe storms in Crockett, Texas.

Officials said power lines are also down and some people have experienced injuries, causing them to be transported to the hospital.

Authorities are working to survey the damage.

7:17 A.M. - Drivers urged to travel cautiously as rain pours northbound on I-45

Be careful, drivers!

Traffic is starting to build up and rain is coming down hard northbound on I-45.

KPRC 2 reporter Sofia Ojeda is urging drivers to stay off the roads until 9 a.m., if possible.

7:06 A.M. - Nearly 17,000 power outages reported throughout Houston area due to severe weather

Power outages reported in Houston-area (KPRC)

Multiple power outages are reported throughout the Houston area due to severe thunderstorms.

As of 7 a.m., over 16,775 customers have lost power in parts of Wharton County and northwest Harris County.

You can check the outage maps here.

6:54 A.M. - Bush Airport experiencing 1-hour delays on all flights

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is currently experiencing one-hour delays on all flight arrivals and departures due to severe weather conditions across Houston.

Check here to see if your flight has been affected.

4:21 A.M. - Power lines down in Crockett due to severe weather

Power lines are currently down in different areas of Crockett, Texas due to fallen trees.

A tornado hit the small town, causing major damages and road closures.

2 A.M. - KPRC 2 viewers in the San Antonio area sent in these images of hail in their area

Quarter size hail

FM78 Highland Farms neighborhood

FM78 Highland Farms neighborhood

San Antonio
sylsalinas

Hailing in Canyon Lake

Gum ball size hail in Live Oak @ 12:00am

Live Oak

12:17 A.M. -- Tornado rips through Madisonville. All 4,00 residents in the area are without power.

10:23 P.M. - The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22.

10:00 P.M. -- Tornado hits Round Rock and causes damage to several areas

9:00 P.M. -- Tornado spotted at Walmart in Round Rock

6:09 p.m. -- Families in Kingwood area on standby and prepare for severe weather

6:07 p.m. -- Cy-Fair Fire Department staged in different areas ahead of storms

6:06 p.m. -- How residents are preparing for severe weather and flood threats in west Harris County

At the Houston Fire Department, water rescue boats are gassed up and ready to go.

“Right now we have nine high water vehicles that are fully operational, 11 rescue boats, 20 flat bottom evacuation boats and we’ve got a couple more boats and jet skis strategically placed around the city,” Martee Boose, Houston Fire Department said.

Their main message is for drivers to take extra precautions.

“If you do encounter any street flooding or any pools of water, please turn around,” Boose said. “Don’t drown.”

In the Bear Creek area near Addicks Reservoir, Maria Stacy has seen water quickly fill her neighborhood.

“Half the time people can’t even get in here,” Stacy said. “They’ll have to stop right there and they can’t even come in. They have to wait till the rain goes down.”

She and her husband are going on lockdown for the next 24 hours.

“It’s supposed to be really bad so we want to make sure that we are safe,” she said.

George Buenik the Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the city of Houston says they are more concerned about high winds and debris.

“Our Houston public works has already reduced the water level by one foot, so when we do get that higher than normal rain levels north of I-10 lake Houston should be able to handle that,” he said.

Buenik says they met with CenterPoint and they will have crews on standby. He says one of the best ways to stay safe is to stay off the roads.

“If you don’t have to be on the road past midnight we encourage you to stay home,” he said.

OEM will have debris collection crews on standby. You can report debris by calling 311.

5:04 p.m. -- West Harris County makes preparations ahead of storms

5:02 p.m. -- Preparations underway in northwest Harris County

4:34 p.m. -- Harris County Flood Control District monitoring potential bayou, creek flooding as severe weather moves through

4:06 p.m. -- Residents, first responders preparing for severe weather in Kingwood


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