Press Room

The Harris County Flood Control District's Flood Operations team is actively monitoring rainfall trends, as well as measured rainfall amounts and water levels in bayous and creeks. Rainfall amounts have averaged four to five inches in the last 12 hours across Harris County. The break in the rain is helping area channels recede. Average rainfall in the last three hours is less than one inch in Harris County. 

Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Rockport, Texas Friday evening as a Category 4 storm with winds around 130 mph. Hurricane Harvey has weakened after making landfall and is now a Category 1 storm. Harris County officials are monitoring the situation as rain bands move into west and southwest Harris County.

With the potential dangerous and life threatening rainfall expected from Hurricane Harvey, residents are urged to finalize emergency preparations today and start monitoring the weather conditions throughout the weekend. Residents are also strongly encouraged to remain indoors at home, and if traveling, pay close attention to road conditions on travel routes.