  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2024 Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov Lake Houston Lowering in Advance of Rain HOUSTON – Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make Lake Houston residents aware, Houston Public Works is monitoring weather forecasts for the Lake Houston region, with predicted rainfall of 3-5+ inches in our watershed beginning Monday through the week. The forecast of 3+ inches of rain in our watershed triggers the opening of Lake Houston Spillway Gates. Property owners along the lake should take measures to secure property along the shoreline. Additionally, residents are asked to secure patio and outdoor furniture. Lake Houston will begin lowering Sunday afternoon with lowering being completed before rain starts on Monday. The Lake Houston Spillway Gates will remain open to manage storm inflows until inclement weather has moved from our region. Lake Houston is currently at 42.22 feet (normal pool is 42.4 feet) and Lake Conroe is at 200.64 feet (normal pool is 201 feet). Please remember it is important to utilize verified news sources for inclement weather information as well as tune in to local news stations for changing forecasts. To monitor current water levels at Lake Houston, visit www.coastalwaterauthority.org. To see current levels for Lake Conroe you can visit www.sjra.net. Please also keep in mind with rain events flash flooding is always possible, stay weather aware and avoid roadways if possible during rain events. It only take 6 inches of water to move a car. Always turn around, don’t drown. For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov. ### |
| Council Member Fred Flickinger City of Houston | 900 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 |
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