Judge Hidalgo said the river was expected to reach 78 feet above sea level on Friday, May 2. That is just 3 feet below where it was during Hurricane Harvey.
Hidalgo said the river was expected to reach 78 feet above sea level on Friday. That is just 3 feet below where it was during Hurricane Harvey.HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were issued on Thursday for several communities near the San Jacinto River as thunderstorms and flooding left the river at a level we haven't seen since Hurricane Harvey.was issued for residents along the east side of the east fork of the San Jacinto River.
Hidalgo said the east fork of the San Jacinto River is usually 40 to 50 feet above sea level. On Tuesday, the river got up to 70 feet above sea level due to heavy rain Sunday night into Monday. Your photos and videos of storms and flooding across Southeast Texas "For your safety, the safety of your family, your pets, as well as our first responders, please evacuate that area as soon as possible," Hidalgo said.Hidalgo said these residents have two options: Either be prepared to stay in place for two to three days or if you can't do that or leave!
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