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

What to Do

• Seek shelter on high ground.
• Don't walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!
• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.
• Stay inside if your car is trapped in fast-moving floodwater. If water is rising in the vehicle, go onto the vehicle's roof.
• If trapped in a building, go to its highest level (avoid closed attics). Go onto the roof only if necessary.

How to Prepare

• Make sure Wireless Emergency Alerts are turned on in the settings of your mobile device. They are on by default on Apple and Android devices.
• Other email and SMS weather alert services
• FEMA Flood Info

How to Recover

• Do not use wet electrical equipment or while standing in water to avoid electric shock.
• Do not wade in floodwater which can contain contaminants.