ABC13 Weather Alert Days through Wednesday due to flooding downpours

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Last updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 3:54PM GMT
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- At least two weather systems will bring torrential downpours that could lead to severe flooding in parts of Southeast Texas, prompting ABC13 Weather Alert Days through and Wednesday. Thursday has also been declared an ABC13 Weather Watch Day.

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.


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1 hour and 49 minutes ago

Friends make most of Houston floodwaters by riding out on 4-wheelers

ABC13 covered various parts across the Houston area on Monday that saw some heavy flooding due to storms. From stalled cars to people helping others get their vehicles out of the high waters.

But one group turned it into a core memory as they rode around their four-wheelers in the floodwaters at North Freeway and W. Mount Houston.

ABC13 reporter Tony Atkins spoke to one of the men, who said the rain was an "inconvenience, but we're having fun now," he said.

The group also mentioned catching a snapping turtle.

"We were supposed to work today," Quan Irvin said. "I saw the water. I made a call. He made a call. He made a call. Bring the toys out."

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1 hour and 47 minutes ago

High water and road closure signs diverts vehicles away from flooded underpass in East Downtown

ABC13 captured video of a flooded underpass along Navigation in East Downtown on Tuesday morning.

High water and road closure signs diverted vehicles away from the underpass since Monday's storms as water pooled beneath it.

ABC13 captured video of the flooded underpass along Navigation in East Downtown on Tuesday morning.
ABC13 captured video of the flooded underpass along Navigation in East Downtown on Tuesday morning.
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1 hour and 56 minutes ago

FIFA Fan Festival opens some hours Tuesday due to continued inclement weather, organizers say

After its closure on Monday due to stormy weather, FIFA Fan Festival organizers say the event will reopen for some time on Tuesday.

They said the festival will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, instead of 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

"The shortened hours of operation remain subject to change if the weather conditions are unfavorable to a safe environment for attendees," organizers added.

Officials said they would continue to monitor weather conditions and update the public on festival hours.

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3:50 AM GMT

Homes surrounded by water in parts of Houston as storms moved across region

As storms moved across Southeast Texas on Monday, some homes in the Houston area were surrounded by water, with experts saying a flooded street isn't necessarily an infrastructure problem.

With some Houston homes surrounded by water during regional storms, experts said a flooded street isn't necessarily an infrastructure problem

SEE FULL STORY: Homes surrounded by water in parts of Houston as storms moved across region