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Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 6:30 p.m. Today, May 15; Flash Flood Watch Continues Until 1 p.m. Tomorrow

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the region including Missouri City from now until 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15.  The storms may even accompany tornadoes or strong damaging winds, hail and street flooding.

5.15.2020 flood warning
Additionally, NWS officials issued a flash flood watch for the region until 1 p.m. tomorrow—May 16; please watch the City’s websites and social media outlets for future updates.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions if necessary and monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

Additionally, keep the streets clear of vehicles/debris to allow safe passage for our Public Safety and Public Works vehicles, keep the drainage system clean and protect your vehicle. Avoid traveling through flooded areas, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

City staff will be 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).

Face Masks & Gloves Distribution for Residents Tomorrow—Friday, May 1 at Fire Station 2

What: Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford will be hosting a face masks and gloves distribution for area residents. The COVID-19 event was made possible through a partnership with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

As facial coverings are strongly recommended in the region, Judge Hidalgo and Mayor Turner donated thousands of masks and gloves that Mayor Ford will provide to MCTX residents. With the opening up of businesses, area officials are encouraging the public to take all precautionary steps to contain the Coronavirus.

When: Tomorrow, Friday, May 1 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Where: Fire Station 2 | 12043 McLain Blvd., Houston (drive-through will take place in the parking lot of the adjacent tennis court)

For the safety of citizens and City representatives, social distancing guidelines will be strictly enforced and the drive-through will take place only in the Tennis Court parking lot. There will be a limit of one bag per person and four bags per vehicle.

Ford Hidalgo Turner Masks Giveaway
For more information about Missouri City, 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 U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store.)

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).

MCTX City Hall Complex Closed Today (Friday, Sept. 20) Due to Power Outage From Recent Storms

Due to an emergency power outage caused by the recent severe weather, facilities in the MCTX City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy., will not be open today (Friday, Sept. 20).

This includes:

  • City Hall, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
  • Inspections & Permits, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
  • Human Resources, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
  • Visitors Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
  • Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

CenterPoint crews will be on-site to assess the situation. 

During this timeframe, residents who have questions about City services and programs should call 281.403.8500 and leave a voicemail message. Residents and businesses with questions about inspections and permits should call 281.403.8600 and leave a message.

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).

Flash Flood Watch Still in Effect Until 7 p.m. Today

Sept. 20, 7 a.m. Update:

Scattered showers still in forecast and the Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 20. MCTX staff is closely monitoring conditions including the water level in Oyster Creek. Stay cautious and remember, #TurnAroundDontDrown.

Also, municipal solid waste service provider WCA Waste Corp. has confirmed that service will resume today. Those areas that were missed yesterday will also be serviced today, please make sure the containers are out by 7 a.m. For more details, call WCA hotline at 281.403.5800.

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Sept. 19, 9 p.m. Update:

Residents should continue to use extreme caution when travelling in the region as more rain is possible; Flood Warning in effect until 1:30 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 20. MCTX staff is closely monitoring all roadways and the water level in Oyster Creek. Stay tuned for more updates and please monitor local media for all road closures in the region prior to morning commute. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

In addition, according to officials from City’s Municipal Solid Waste provider, WCA Waste Corp., all routes for today were cancelled around 12:30 p.m. due to inclement weather and to keep their staff/equipment safe. Weather permitting, crews will resume service tomorrow. For more information on trash pickup, call WCA’s customer service line at 281.403.5800.

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Sept. 19, 3:15 p.m. Update:

Additional Road Closures:
Lexington Blvd. at Brightwater Drive (barricaded off)
Lexington Blvd. at Blue Rose Drive (barricaded off)
2100 Westshore Drive
Mission Valley Drive @ Turtle Creek Drive
3400 Crow Valley Drive

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Sept. 19, 2:45 p.m. Update:

Due to the severe weather, tonight’s Community Connection event is postponed to a later date. Also, a reminder that the Rec & Tennis Center is closed.

Please note the following street interruptions:
4100 block of Lexington at Blue Water is closed off
Lexington Boulevard at Bright Water is closed off
2000 block of Lake Olympia Parkway is flooded
3400 block of Quail Valley Drive is impassable
5th Street at FM 1092 is flooded
3100 Pecan Wood Drive is not passable
Ridgemont at Quail Valley East Drive is flooded
Scanlin between Texas Parkway and Columbia Blue is flooded

Stay tuned for further updates.

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Sept. 19 1:45 p.m. Update:

Flash Flood Warning for the area until further notice. To ensure safety of citizens, all the Recreation & Tennis Center classes are cancelled for today; and the center is closed at 1:30 p.m.

Residents are reporting several roadways with water:
– McLain, and Gregory

*More locations will be added as we get more confirmations.

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Sept.19, 2019 UPDATE:

Flash Flood Watch extended until 7 p.m. today, Thursday, 9/19. More heavy rain expected throughout the day and could cause street flooding. Please monitor local media prior for high water areas around the region prior to travelling. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

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Sept. 18, 2019

WEATHER: Flash Flood Watch extended until 7 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, 9/19. Strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours are likely today through tonight. Rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour will accompany these storms and flooding will be possible after all the precipitation we have received so far.

MCTX staff has been closely monitoring the conditions, and as of 6 a.m. today, there are no reported high water areas within the City. However, there are areas in the nearby cities with high water and road closures. Please monitor local media prior for high water areas around the region prior to morning commute. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

Also, both FBISD and HISD will be open today (9/18) and operate under normal schedules.

Learn more: www.MissouriCityReady.com