Lake Houston and Lake Conroe are being prepared for the upcoming storms, with water levels being lowered to mitigate flood risks as a tropical system approaches the Gulf Coast.
Houston Public Works, Coastal Water Authority, and San Jacinto River Authority are collaborating to closely monitor the rainfall forecast for this week.
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According to KPRC 2′s Storm Tracker team, there is a 70% likelihood of the first tropical system of the hurricane season forming this week, with the center expected to make landfall in Mexico. Despite the storm’s center staying south, its outer bands will reach SE Texas, bringing days of rain. Widespread tropical downpours are anticipated from Tuesday night through Wednesday, with rain beginning to pivot west by Wednesday night into Thursday
Lake Houston: The gates on the spillway dam are open and will remain so throughout the week. Property owners along the lake should secure their belongings along the shoreline. Houston Public Works is lowering Lake Houston by one foot to reduce flood risk to bring the lake’s elevation down to 41.4 feet. You can monitor Lake Houston levels here.
Lake Conroe: Lake Conroe is currently at 200.81 feet, with a normal pool being 201 feet. The San Jacinto River Authority is releasing 660 cfs as per the City of Houston’s request to lower the lake 6 inches below its normal pool, following storm management protocols. You can monitor Lake Conroe levels here.