Residents south of Lake Conroe Dam near San Jacinto River told to prepare for significant flooding

Officials are warning residents south of Lake Conroe Dam near the San Jacinto River that they should prepare for significant flooding due to a release of water from the lake to account for ongoing heavy rain.That coupled with already saturated grounds is causing the San Jacinto River Authority to release 13,400 CFS from Lake Conroe. Officials predict that amount will have to increase due to the amount of water the lake is receiving.

"This is going to cause significant flooding to areas south of Lake Conroe. Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is working with the San Jacinto River Authority to understand the effects of these releases downstream," the county said in a statement. Officials are now urging residents south of Lake Conroe Dam near the San Jacinto River to take immediate action and stay aware for the possibility of significant flooding along the river.

The ABC13 Weather Team issued an ABC13 Weather Alert Day for Thursday, and may do the same Friday, because of the lingering threat of heavy rain.Deputies shoot man who was stabbing himself in middle of street: HCSO13 Investigates sharp rise in Harris Co.'s juvenile violent crime rate

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