ABC13 Weather Alert Day: Round of scattered heavy, tropical downpours on the way for Wednesday

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Last updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 3:44PM GMT
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- At least two weather systems are bringing torrential downpours that could lead to severe flooding in parts of Southeast Texas, which prompted ABC13 Weather Alert Days through Wednesday.

The ABC13 Weather Team said to expect an average of 3 to 6 inches of rain, leading to the potential for flash flooding in Houston through Thursday morning.

Drivers will need to exercise caution over the next few days and be aware of high-water spots.

Stay weather aware with ABC13 throughout the week for additional alerts and the latest on your forecast.


Latest developments

Here's how the news is developing.
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Jun 16, 2026, 12:35 AM GMT

Beaumont VA Clinic temporarily closed due to roof collapse, significant flooding: center officials

The Beaumont VA Clinic has been temporarily closed on Monday due to a roof collapse and significant flooding, according to a social media post from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

The VA said it is working on deploying mobile medical assets to the Beaumont Clinic parking lot so people can continue to receive needed care.

Officials said the Beaumont staff are already working through this week's appointments and will be reaching out to each patient individually to reschedule.

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Jun 17, 2026, 7:01 PM GMT

Motorists help each other as flooding continues, multiple cars stall near IH-45 at W. Mount Houston

Houstonians are stepping in to help as multiple cars are still stalled in the high water near IH-45 at W. Mount Houston.

Houstonians are stepping in to help as multiple cars are still stalled in the high water near IH 45 at W. Mount Houston.
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Jun 15, 2026, 10:14 PM GMT

SkyEye13 images show cars driving, stalled in flooded roadway near IH-45 at W. Mount Houston

SkyEye13 was over a high-water location as reported by Houston TranStar near IH-45 at W. Mount Houston, capturing images of cars attempting to drive through flooded roadways, with some vehicles even stalled in the water.

SkyEye13 captured images of motorists attempting to drive through flooded roadways near IH-45 at Mount Houston Road.
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Jun 15, 2026, 9:27 PM GMT

White Oak Bayou tops its banks, flooding greenway, ABC13 images show

As the ABC13 Weather Alert Day continues into Monday evening, White Oak Bayou has topped its banks, causing a high water location on the greenway, ABC13 images show.

ABC13 crews captured images of the flooding near White Oak Drive and Sabine Street.