La Porte Office of Emergency Management

06/17/2026

| 🌧️Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue throughout the day, with the potential for localized street flooding. City personnel are monitoring roadway conditions throughout the city and will continue assessing impacts as conditions evolve.

Current alerts:
⚠️ Flood Watch in effect until 7:00 PM
⚠️ Flood Advisory in effect until 10:15 AM
⚠️ Flash Flood Warning in effect until 10:30 AM

🚍 Transit Update: Harris County Transit will have a delayed start until 9 AM, and the Route 7 shuttle service is currently suspended.

If you must travel:
🚗 Allow extra travel time and reduce speeds in heavy rain.
📲 Monitor current conditions and official alerts throughout the day.
🚫 Never drive through flooded roadways - Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Visit http://houstontranstar.org/ for current road conditions.

06/17/2026

| 🌧️ Flooded Roads Are Not Worth the Risk 🌧️

Fast-moving water can be more dangerous than it appears. It takes very little water to sweep a vehicle away, so never drive through flooded roadways.

✔ Turn around and find a safe alternate route.
✔ Respect all road closures and barricades.
✔ Monitor weather conditions during heavy rain events.

06/15/2026

| Heavy Rain Expected Through Mid-Week 🌧️

A slow-moving weather pattern is expected to bring multiple rounds of rain to our area beginning tonight and continuing through mid-week. Moisture moving in from the Gulf combined with slow-moving storms may lead to periods of heavy rainfall and localized flooding.

⚠️ A Flood Watch is in effect until Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 AM.
📲 Stay connected and monitor official updates throughout the week.
🚗 Never drive through flooded roads: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
🗒️ Review your preparedness plan.

See Current Radar: https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

06/12/2026

🌧️ Weather Update: Rain Chances Increase Sunday–Tuesday

A weak front and tropical moisture moving into the western Gulf will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms to southeast Texas Sunday afternoon through Tuesday.

What to expect:

Showers and storms are increasing Sunday afternoon into the evening
Heaviest rainfall potential Monday into Tuesday

Average rainfall totals of 2–3 inches, with isolated higher amounts of 3–5 inches possible

Minor street flooding or ponding in low-lying areas may occur, especially where storms move over the same areas

Stronger storms may produce lightning and brief wind gusts up to 40 mph

The chance of tropical development in the Gulf remains low at 20%. Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is still expected to be the main impact for our area.

Please stay weather-aware, avoid driving through flooded roads, and keep an eye on updates over the next few days.

06/12/2026

| This week, City of La Porte employees participated in training opportunities designed to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

🚒Fire Department personnel took part in damage assessment training, enhancing their ability to quickly assess impacts and support recovery efforts following disasters.

🚑City employees participated in CPR and Stop the Bleed training conducted by EMS, gaining valuable lifesaving skills that can make a difference during an emergency.

From disaster response to emergency medical care, these training opportunities help ensure City personnel are prepared to respond, assist, and serve the community when it matters most!

06/10/2026

| 🐕Tip #2: Leash Up for Safety!

Emergencies can be stressful for pets, causing even the calmest animals to become frightened or run away. Make sure collars fit properly, ID tags are up to date, and leashes are easily accessible in case you need to leave quickly.

06/10/2026

Final Update: The roadway is back open.

| First Responders are on scene of a major accident at SH–225 and Independence. All westbound lanes of SH-225 are currently closed. Traffic is being diverted to the frontage roads. Expect delays and consider alternate routes.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

| Strong partnerships help strengthen our community’s resilience❤️

Last week, the City Of La Porte joined the City of Deer Park and the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a visit to H-E-B Headquarters to learn more about their emergency planning and business continuity operations.

It was great to see H-E-B’s commitment to serving communities before, during, and after disasters and to learn more about the processes that support those efforts.

Partnerships matter, and we appreciate H-E-B for sharing their time, knowledge, and dedication to keeping communities ready!

06/06/2026

| Join us TODAY from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Pasadena Convention Center to learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your home before the next storm.

✅ 2026 Hurricane Season Outlook
✅ Emergency planning resources
✅ Free giveaway items

🎁 Plus, attendees will have a chance to win a generator! Stop by, get informed and grab some preparedness resources.