The east fork of the San Jacinto River is expected to peak Friday (5/3) night, cresting at 78 feet. This after five days of rain in Harris and Montgomery counties.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Though the rain stopped Friday afternoon, conditions north of Houston are expected to worsen. That's because the San Jacinto River will continue to rise.According to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the east fork of the San Jacinto River is usually 40 to 50 feet above sea level. On Tuesday, that side of the river got up to 70 feet above sea level, flooding nearby neighborhoods like Idle Wild, Idle Glen and Northwood Country Estates.
"Don't let the break in the weather give you a false sense of security," Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña said."If you can get out, get out now."The west fork of the river -- where neighborhoods like Kingwood, Forest Cove and Bellawood are -- is expected to reach its peak by Saturday afternoon between 3 and 5 p.m., Houston, Harris County and Montgomery County officials are urging people to leave their homes or be prepared to be stuck there through the weekend.
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