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Home | News and Info | Alerts | Beta Stalls Over Southeast Texas; More Rain Still Possible

Beta Stalls Over Southeast Texas; More Rain Still Possible

09/20/2020

UPDATE 3:30 p.m.

Tropical Storm stalls over southeast Texas and more rain is possible until it moves through the region. Residents encouraged to stay cautious and monitor high water areas while travelling. Remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

9.22.20 UPDATE 10:30 a.m.

All roadways that were closed within the City are now open. Northern part of the City, continues to have a Flash Flood Warning until 12:30 p.m. and additional rainfall is still possible throughout the City.

According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Beta will stall over Southeast Texas today and slowly move east northeast late tonight and Wednesday.

UPDATE 11:20 p.m.

Flash Flood Warning extended until 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

  • High water reported near US 90 A and Beltway 8 underpass (outside of Missouri City jurisdiction).
  • Power outage reported in and around the Quail Valley neighborhood.

UPDATE 9:45 p.m.

Crews are reporting several high water areas; currently following streets are closed:

  • McLain Blvd. closed from Fire Station 2 to West Airport Blvd.
  • Gregory Blvd. closed from Fondren Road to McClain Blvd.

UPDATE 8:35 p.m.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 11:30 p.m. today, Sept. 21. Residents encouraged be cautious and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

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9.21.20 UPDATE 4:30 p.m.

The Tropical Storm Warning was cancelled for Missouri City. However, the Flash Flood Watch has been extended until 7 a.m. on Sept. 23. Even though Tropical Storm Warning is cancelled, there could be wind gust possibilities along with heavy rainfall.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the region including Missouri City. A Flash Flood Watch also in effect until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Tropical Storm Beta continues to move west-northwestward through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to maintain the tropical storm strength. Beta remains expected to make landfall by late Monday, then take a turn to the northeast Tuesday through Thursday. Continuous heavy rainfall and tropical storm force winds are possible with this storm.

To be properly prepared for inclement weather, residents should secure loose objects from outside, ensure that streets are clear of vehicles to allow easy access to emergency vehicles, charge electronic devices in case of power outages and monitor weather updates.

Residents are also discouraged to drive through high water areas, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

City staff will closely monitor updates from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and will also monitor roadway conditions throughout the City. If you experience high water or flooding, please call 281.403.8700.

For real-time weather updates, follow the City’s official emergency management outlets:  www.twitter.com/MissouriCityEM and www.missouricityready.com. 

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