This is the Friday evening lake levels and weather report for the Lake Houston area. No flood alerts or other weather alerts are in effect for Harris, Montgomery or Liberty counties this evening.
Lake levels at a glance
| Lake | Level | Percent full | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Houston | 42.52 feet | 100.0% | 5:30 p.m. Central, Friday, September 11 |
| Lake Conroe | 199.94 feet | 95.0% | Daily value, September 11 |
Lake Houston
The USGS gauge at Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX, site number 08072000, read 42.52 feet at 5:30 p.m. Central on Friday, September 11. Over the past 48 hours the gauge has run between 42.47 and 42.59 feet, a drift well inside the normal range. The Texas Water Development Board lists Lake Houston at 42.53 feet and 100.0 percent full for September 11, which agrees with the USGS reading.
Lake Conroe
The Texas Water Development Board lists Lake Conroe at 199.94 feet and 95.0 percent full as of September 11, down 0.01 feet from the previous day. That figure is a once daily value rather than an intraday reading.
San Jacinto River Authority releases from Lake Conroe flow down the West Fork of the San Jacinto River into Lake Houston, which is why the upstream level matters in Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita.
Weather
Tonight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 0 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Alerts
There are no active National Weather Service alerts for Harris, Montgomery or Liberty counties as of this posting. Both lakes are sitting in their normal range and the data shows no flood condition.
Sources
Lake Houston elevation from the U.S. Geological Survey. Reservoir storage and percent full from the Texas Water Development Board. Forecast and alerts from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office. Gauge readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS.
