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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1:00 PM GMT

Several roads closed in Freeport due to flooding, police say

Freeport officials are warning drivers to be safe on Wednesday after flooding shut down several of their roadways.

In a Facebook post, the Freeport Police Department said barricades were set up due to flooded roads.

They asked drivers to respect the road closures and turnaround points and not to drive around or move the barricades.

"Let's work together to keep our community safe. Please use caution while traveling and avoid flooded areas whenever possible," they said in the social media post.

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Jun 16, 2026, 10:22 PM GMT

Cleveland ISD summer camp closed due to severe weather, district says

Cleveland Independent School District announced it will close all summer camp activities on Wednesday due to severe weather.

The summer camp closure list includes Southside Elementary, Cleveland Middle School, Santa Fe Middle School, and Cleveland High School. In addition, Indian Camp for incoming ninth-grade students at Cleveland HS and Step Up Camp for incoming sixth-grade students at Cleveland MS and Santa Fe MS will be rescheduled.

According to the district, it will evaluate the weather forecast for Thursday, June 18. Any updates regarding the district will be relayed through the Cleveland ISD's official communication channels.

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Jun 16, 2026, 9:43 PM GMT

Santa Fe ISD, Brazosport ISD closed on Wednesday due to severe weather, district says

Santa Fe ISD and Brazosport ISD announced school closures for Wednesday ahead of anticipated severe weather and potential flooding.

For Santa Fe ISD, the closure includes ESY, Credit Recovery, all athletic camps, and Creative Explorers. Additionally, students scheduled to take an EOC or STAAR exam will now be rescheduled.

According to both school districts, the plan is to resume normal operations on Thursday, June 18.

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Jun 16, 2026, 9:09 PM GMT

Video shows school buses, cars driving into flooded streets in Klein area

ABC13 captured video of a group of school buses driving through flooded streets in the Klein area on Tuesday afternoon.

Video shows a couple of school buses and other cars plowing through the flooded streets across Spring Stuebner and Grand Parkway.

ABC13 reporter Brianna Willis was live at the scene, where motorists in the area attempted to drive through the flooded waters.

Video shows a couple of school buses and other cars plowing through the flooded streets across Spring Stuebner and Grand Parkway