Houston Area Could See 5-10 Inches Of Rain This Week: Reports

HOUSTON -- The Houston area could see between 5-10 inches of rain this week, as storms are predicted to impact the region through Sunday. Areas of northeast Harris County have already seen Mother's Nature's wrath after a storm dumped four inches of rain over Humble, Kingwood and New Caney in southeast Montgomery County .

Communities near lakes and rivers began preparing for the potential for flooding on Monday as forecasters warned residents along the Gulf Coast to prepare for hazardous weather conditions through Mother’s Day.

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Severe weather impacted communities in the Houston area last week, spawning tornadoes near Tomball in northwest Harris County, and causing widespread flooding in areas of Conroe in Montgomery County, and Humble and Kingwood in northeast Harris County.

Residents along the Brazos River in Fort Bend County have already been warned of the likelihood of flooding. On Monday, officials in Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Fulshear issued warnings to residents that flooding is likely to happen before the severe weather begins impacting the Houston area.

Storms near Dallas have caused flooding on the Brazos, which will travel downstream as the severe weather arrives Tuesday and early Wednesday.

Ahead of the storms, Fort Bend County officials closed the parks along the Brazos River from Tuesday, until further notice.

The start of the stormy pattern for this week. Pay attention to the forecast this week. Heavy rainfall and severe threats will be possible #Houwx #hounews #txwx pic.twitter.com/VkImScPB2w
— Jeff Lindner (@JeffLindner1) May 6, 2019

In Kingwood, officials with Houston Public Works have warned residents that levels in Lake Houston will need to be lowered ahead of the expected storms and opened up the gates to release water into the San Jacinto River.

Officials with Houston Public Works announced Monday that Lake Houston was at 42.45 feet and still receiving water from weekend storms from Lake Conroe.

Lake Houston has a normal pool elevation of 42.5 feet. All four gates on the existing dam structure are open and will remain open with a goal of lowering the lake to 41.5 feet before the next round of rainfall. Click here to monitor the levels at Lake Houston.

The runoff from these lakes and rivers could affect creeks and bayous downstream, and officials warn that minor flooding could result.