![]() ![]() Lake Conroe Pre-StormĮven though Lake Conroe has released water continuously since April 1, the SJRA has not succeeded in reducing the lake level to their seasonal target of 200 feet. With major rainfall expected this week, here is a pre-storm report on lake and river levels. ![]() Lake Houston is lowered if the National Weather Service predicts greater than 3 inches of rain within a 48-hour period. To monitor Lake Houston and the forecasted rain, click here. All four gates on the existing dam structure are open and will remain open with a goal of lowering the lake to 41.5 feet before the next round of rainfall. Property owners are encouraged to secure property along the shoreline. Lake Houston has a normal pool elevation of 42.5 feet. But that’s a half inch down in the last 12 hours. Lake Houston is currently at 42.11 feet and still receiving water from weekend storms. Houston Public Works and the Coastal Water Authority are monitoring forecasts calling for substantial rainfall over the next several days. Houston City Council Member Dave Martin issued a press release this morning warning Lake Houston property owners to prepare for lower lake levels. As the river rises past flood stage, any thoughts of being land locked are now moot. At 7PM on Tuesday, the floodgates on Lake Houston remain wide open. Now the river is expected to flood … despite the pre-release. Note: I posted this this morning before a surprise storm dumped up to 10 inches of rain on the Lake Houston Area this afternoon.
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