CONROE, Texas — Heads up to those of you who are south of Lake Conroe. Heavy rainfall in Walker County and Montgomery County could lead to significant flooding.
According to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the storms have sent a tremendous amount of rain toward Lake Conroe. The San Jacinto River Authority is currently releasing water from the lake but expects the need to increase the amount of water they’re releasing.
Montgomery County officials are urging people south of the Lake Conroe Dam near the San Jacinto River to be prepared for significant flooding. They are closely monitoring and will provide updates, which will add to this story as they come in.
The San Jacinto River Authority is also temporarily closed as of 7 a.m. because of high water levels and the possibility of submerged objects, floating debris and other hazards. The high water could create dangerous conditions for boaters.
Bulkheads could also be under water because of the high water levels, people who live along the lake should be extra cautious fo electrical outlets that may come in contact with water.
You can get realtime lake levels and more for Lake Conroe on the San Jacinto River Authority website.
You can see a map of the areas of concern below.
