Take Action Now

• Move to higher ground immediately.
• Never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters.
• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.
• If in a building, go to the highest safe floor, but avoid closed attics.

What to Do

• Move to higher ground and stay there.
• Stay out of floodwater, it can be deeper and faster than it looks.
• If your car is trapped, stay inside unless water is rising. If water rises, climb onto the roof and signal for help.

How to Prepare

• Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts turned on in your phone settings.
• Sign up for weather alerts from trusted sources.
• Review FEMA flood safety information.

How to Recover

• Do not use electrical equipment or touch electric devices while standing in water.
• Avoid wading in floodwater, which can contain sewage and debris.

The Harris County Flood Warning System provides localized flood warnings and forecasts for the Houston area.