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San Jacinto River receding, roadways may reopen Sunday evening

The East Montgomery County Fire Department said water is still covering the roadways but they hope to reopen the flooded areas Sunday evening.
Credit: Alexander, Chloe

HOUSTON — Officials said the San Jacinto River at FM 1485 is receding.

The East Montgomery County Fire Department said water is still covering the roadways but they hope to reopen the roads Sunday evening.

Dipping Lane, Chinquapin Lane, Brookside Drive and the southern portion of Idlewild Road have all been impassable since Saturday.

A flood warning was issued Friday for residents living near the West Fork of the San Jacinto River after the Houston area received the most rain seen since Hurricane Harvey.

READ: San Jacinto River rising, bridge closed for next day or two

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