The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for inland Harris County and a Tropical Storm Warning for coastal Harris County and many other surrounding counties in the Houston metropolitan area, as Tropical Storm Nicholas continues to strengthen and approach the Texas coast. Over the next several days, the Houston metropolitan area may receive significant amounts of rainfall which could result in localized flooding. There also is a risk of wind and other damage from the storm.
The District’s water operator, Regional Water Corporation (RWC), is implementing its emergency preparedness procedures, as necessary, and will continue to monitor the progress of the storm and adjust its procedures accordingly. Please contact RWC at (281) 897-9100 at any time to report issues with District facilities.
Additional information and updates about the storm are available through the following:
- Harris County Joint Information Center
- National Weather Service
- National Hurricane Center
- Harris County Flood Control District Flood Warning System
The District encourages you to review your emergency preparedness plan and to continue to frequently monitor information about the storm as it develops.