HOUSTON - Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make Lake Houston residents aware, Houston Public Works is monitoring weather forecasts for the Lake Houston area. The forecast is predicting rainfall of 3 inches in the San Jacinto watershed. The forecast of 3 inches of rain in our watershed triggers the pre-release strategy for lowering Lake Houston 12 inches below normal pool (normal pool is 42.4 feet) in advance of heavy rainfall.

Property owners along the lake should take measures to secure property along the shoreline. Additionally, residents are asked to secure patio and outdoor furniture. Lowering will begin at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024. It takes 24 hours to lower Lake Houston by 12 inches. The lake level will be reduced to an elevation of 41.4 feet, weather permitting. 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 42.62 feet (normal pool is 42.4 feet) and Lake Conroe is at 201.1 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.

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