In heavy downpours, Houston’s drainage systems can struggle to keep pace, and water levels can rise faster than drivers realize. Mason says patience after a storm can make a significant difference in safety.

Heavy rain and flooding could create dangerous travel conditions across Houston Friday morning, with high water, slowdowns, and road closures possible during the commute.

Storm chances ramp up late this week, with a Weather Impact Alert now in place for Friday. Here’s what to watch for.

A flood-prone underpass near Franklin and Navigation in east Houston remains under investigation, as officials say identifying and repairing drainage issues could take several weeks.

Engineers at the University of Houston have unlocked decades of hidden flood risk data, using artificial intelligence to transform paper flood maps into digital tools that reveal how flooding has evolved—and where future risks are rising.

What's in the forecast? 90-degree temps and 100-degree heat index ahead of storms and a late-week cold front. Then cooler temperatures and rain.

FEMA’s draft flood maps for Harris County propose the first major update in nearly two decades, expanding high-risk zones by about 130 square miles. The changes could require thousands of homeowners, especially in low-income, predominantly Black and ...