Photo Credit: MCSONews
Flood Warning, Lake Conroe Temporary Closed, Road Closures in Montgomery County
On Wednesday, January 24 the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shared the following 6:30 a.m. update:
A Flood Watch is in effect until noon today and likely getting extended beyond that.
A Flash Flood Warning is still in effect for North Montgomery County until 7:45 am. (now extended to 1:45 p.m.)
An additional 2-4 inches are likely today, so it’s imperative that you stay weather aware as conditions could deteriorate before the drive home this evening.
The San Jacinto River Authority has Temporarily Closed Lake Conroe due to high lake levels and the possibility of submerged objects, floating debris and other hazards.
SJRA is currently releasing water from the Lake Conroe Dam. Currently the lake is at 202.93 ft. with full pool at 201.00 ft. The current lake release is 11,945 CFS.
Currently we do not have any creeks or rivers out of their banks.
Caney Creek @ FM 2090 is nearing flood stage
Bear Branch @ FM 2978 is nearing flood stage
***San Jacinto River south of Lake Conroe Dam is well within its bank and is NOT nearing flood stage at this time. ***
Several roads are closed or have high water over them. Please do not drive through high water or go around any barricades. Turn around don’t drown.
On Wednesday, January 24 the San Jacinto River Authority shared the following release at 6:22am:
The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1 announce that Lake Conroe is temporarily closed due to high lake levels, the possibility of submerged objects, floating debris, and other hazards that could pose safety risks.
Basin-wide rainfall and resulting runoff has positioned the lake level at approximately two feet over the lake’s normal conservation pool of 201’ mean sea level (msl).
At this level, many docks, bulkheads, small islands, and other structures are fully submerged and can create a dangerous situation for boaters. In addition, high winds and rapidly-flowing water from local streams can result in a large amount of floating debris on the reservoir. With bulkheads becoming submerged, lake area residents should also be cautious of electrical outlets and equipment coming into contact with water.
SJRA is currently releasing water from the dam in accordance with its operating procedures for the reservoir to gradually lower the level back to conservation pool of 201’msl SJRA and Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1 will continue to monitor any additional rainfall events.
For real-time information on Lake Conroe levels, releases, rainfall totals, or stream flows visit www.SJRA.net.
For additional information and real-time lake information, visit SJRA’s website at www.sjra.net.
This morning the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents how to look up real time road conditions around Montgomery County.
For Real-time road conditions click here to view the interactive map.
Sources: Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA), and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
0 comments