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Severe Weather Alert: Houston Braces for Flash Floods

11/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In Houston, FOX 26 Storm Alert is in effect for Saturday night into Sunday morning, with a level 1 risk for severe weather and flash flooding.
Forecast rainfall totals of 1–4 inches could trigger street flooding across city streets.
After the storms, Monday highs will struggle to reach the 50s.
Chilly conditions are expected to persist into early next week with additional rain, prompting residents to prepare for hazardous travel.

History

Historical Context

The Great Flood of 1935 in Houston, which brought over 30 inches of rain, led to significant urban flooding and prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enhance flood control measures. This disaster contributed to the Flood Control Act of 1936, which established federal funding for flood prevention infrastructure, highlighting Houston's ongoing vulnerability to severe weather events.

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Story summary

In Houston, FOX 26 Storm Alert is in effect for Saturday night into Sunday morning, with a level 1 risk for severe weather and flash flooding.
Forecast rainfall totals of 1–4 inches could trigger street flooding across city streets.
After the storms, Monday highs will struggle to reach the 50s.
Chilly conditions are expected to persist into early next week with additional rain, prompting residents to prepare for hazardous travel.

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