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Flash Flood Watch Now in Effect Until 7 p.m. Friday, July 9

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the area until 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 9. Locally heavy rain may result in street flooding especially for low lying areas and poor drainage areas. Residents encouraged to be cautious if travelling and remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

UPDATE: Boil Water Notice Issued for Additional Neighborhoods

UPDATE 2.21.21:

The Boil Water Notice for Fort Bend County WCID No. 2 and Harris County MUD No. 122 is now lifted; residents in these MUDs are NOT required to boil it before consumption anymore.

UPDATE 2.18.21:

Boil water notice issued for several MUDs in the City. This notice is issued as precautionary measure due to low water pressure. Residents advised to boil water for two minutes prior to any human consumption including drinking, washing your face, brushing, cooking, bathing, cleaning etc.

For more details please call QVUD at 281.499.5539 or visit www.quailvalleyud.org.

Please see current MUDs with boil water notice below:

To verify which MUD you are in,  please check this MAP:  List of MUDs and Service Area Map. 

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UPDATE: Tornado Watch Cancelled

UPDATE 1:00 A.M.

The National Weather has cancelled the Tornado Watch for the region.

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UPDATE 9:15 P.M.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the region including Missouri City until 4 a.m.

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The National Weather Service is predicting a line of severe thunderstorms across the south east Texas later tonight. Damaging winds, tornadoes and hails are expected in parts of the region including Missouri City.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM. The storm is anticipated to pass through the region between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Emergency management officials also advices citizens to have multiple ways to receive alerts and to ensure that those will wake you up if needed.

Additionally, citizens are urged to keep the streets clear of trash cans, vehicles or any loose debris to allow safe passage for our Public Safety and Public Works vehicles and to keep the drainage system clean and to protect your property. Also, avoid traveling through flooded areas, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

City staff is closely monitoring all roadway conditions. If there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700. Officials also stress the importance of keeping a list of informational resources for reference. Recommendations for City residents include:

  • Police and Fire Departments: 911 or 281.403.8700
  • CenterPoint Energy: 713.207.2222
  • American Red Cross – Fort Bend County Branch: 281.342.9480, Greater Houston Branch: 713.526.8300
  • Ready Harris (readyharris.org); 713.881.3100; the Harris County Office of Emergency Management’s official website.
  • Enable Fort Bend (enablefortbend.com); 281.238.3514; the agency assists individuals with functional and medical needs during an emergency or disaster.
  • MCTV: Comcast Ch. 16; AT&T U-verse Ch. 99
  • WQMN – 1690 AM: Emergency advisory radio station
  • MCTX Mobile App: Download it in the Apple App store or on Google Play

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple App store).

Winter Freeze Warning in Effect: 9 p.m. Today to 9 a.m. Tomorrow; Residents Encouraged to Protect 4 Ps—People, Pets, Pipes & Plants

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for most of Southeast Texas including Missouri City from 9 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 12), through 9 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 13). Freezing temperatures from 27 to 31 degrees are expected overnight.

Emergency management officials urge residents to protect the four Ps for winter safety:

  • People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
  • Pets: bring pets indoors
  • Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
  • Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

11.12.19 Freeze Warning

Additionally, citizens are encouraged to stock up on food, water, medicine supplies and monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

During this time, City officials and staff are monitoring all roadway conditions and City facilities. If there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Forecast for Tropical Storm Imelda Includes Heavy Rains; Flash Flood Watch In Effect Until 1 p.m. on 9/18

According to the National Weather Service, the depression in the Gulf has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Imelda. The storm moved inland this afternoon with main threats of heavy rainfall and flash flooding through Thursday, Sept. 19.

A Flash Flood Watch has been in effect for the region since 1 p.m. today and will continue until 1 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 18). Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM. 

Additionally, citizens are urged to keep the streets clear of trash cans, vehicles or any loose debris to allow safe passage for our Public Safety and Public Works vehicles and to keep the drainage system clean and to protect your property.

With additional heavy rain expected overnight, street flooding is possible. Residents are advised to take precautions if necessary and monitor local weather reports before morning commutes. Avoid traveling through flooded areas, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

City staff is closely watching this storm and the Emergency Operations Center is at Level 3 (increased readiness). Crews are also monitoring all roadway conditions, and If there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700. Officials also stress the importance of keeping a list of informational resources for reference. Recommendations for City residents include:

  • Police and Fire Departments: 911 or 281.403.8700
  • CenterPoint Energy: 713.207.2222
  • American Red Cross – Fort Bend County Branch: 281.342.9480, Greater Houston Branch: 713.526.8300
  • Ready Harris (readyharris.org); 713.881.3100; the Harris County Office of Emergency Management’s official website.
  • Enable Fort Bend (enablefortbend.com); 281.238.3514; the agency assists individuals with functional and medical needs during an emergency or disaster.
  • MCTV: Comcast Ch. 16; AT&T U-verse Ch. 99
  • WQMN – 1690 AM: Emergency advisory radio station
  • MCTX Mobile App: Download it in the Apple App store or on Google Play

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple App store).

 

UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 5

UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning in effect until 12:45 p.m. today. Drive with caution, and remember: Turn Around Don’t Drive.

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Check for updates for the region and use caution during morning commute.

Never drive through flooded roadways, do not cross flooded roads or waterways on foot, avoid ditches and storm drains and stay tuned to local media for road reports and updates. Remember—Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

More rain expected until tomorrow.