City of Katy Office of Emergency Management

05/13/2021

Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane/tropical storm approaches. Learn about all the different actions you can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with tropical systems: ready.gov/neighbors

Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane/tropical storm approaches. Learn about all the different actions you can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with tropical systems: ready.gov/neighbors

05/12/2021

If you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand high winds.
flash.org/protect.php

If you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand high winds.
flash.org/protect.php

05/11/2021

Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Panorama Village to near Sealy. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with these storms.

Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Panorama Village to near Sealy. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with these storms.

05/11/2021

𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a LONG recovery period too. Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family for a MINIMUM of three days. Also make sure you have extra cash, a battery-powered radio, flashlights, and a portable crank or solar powered USB charger to charge your cell phone.

View Emergency Essential Kit Checklist!
https://bit.ly/3o5KCTr

𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a LONG recovery period too. Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family for a MINIMUM of three days. Also make sure you have extra cash, a battery-powered radio, flashlights, and a portable crank or solar powered USB charger to charge your cell phone.

View Emergency Essential Kit Checklist!
https://bit.ly/3o5KCTr

05/10/2021

A slow moving front will trigger periods of showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday. A few of the storms could become strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds. Some of the rain could be locally heavy.

05/04/2021

𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏 𝐏𝐌.

𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏 𝐏𝐌.

05/04/2021

A cool front will bring a broken line of showers and isolated storms today. Better rain and storm chances will be over the northeast counties. A storm or two could become strong this afternoon.

Behind the front, drier conditions are expected with plenty of sunshine and near seasonal temperatures.

04/30/2021

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Slow moving storms capable of heavy rainfall rates are possible this weekend which could result in localized street flooding/ponding.

In general you can expect a broad coverage of 1-3" rainfall amounts through Sunday, with isolated 4-6" totals to the southwest of Katy. Exactly how far northeast some of the rain and the heavy rain may spread is still somewhat in question.

We should get a break on Saturday afternoon, but expect numerous showers and thunderstorms to once again develop Saturday evening. Any organized thunderstorms could support heavy rainfall rates. This final round of storms looks to be fairly fast moving, but we will be monitoring the forecast for changes.

While there remains a risk of a few strong to severe thunderstorms this weekend, the primary concern will be the potential for heavy rain.

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Slow moving storms capable of heavy rainfall rates are possible this weekend which could result in localized street flooding/ponding.

In general you can expect a broad coverage of 1-3" rainfall amounts through Sunday, with isolated 4-6" totals to the southwest of Katy. Exactly how far northeast some of the rain and the heavy rain may spread is still somewhat in question.

We should get a break on Saturday afternoon, but expect numerous showers and thunderstorms to once again develop Saturday evening. Any organized thunderstorms could support heavy rainfall rates. This final round of storms looks to be fairly fast moving, but we will be monitoring the forecast for changes.

While there remains a risk of a few strong to severe thunderstorms this weekend, the primary concern will be the potential for heavy rain.

04/30/2021

Active radar this morning. More storms are going to develop throughout the morning. If you have to get out on the roadways this morning please be safe.

Active radar this morning. More storms are going to develop throughout the morning. If you have to get out on the roadways this morning please be safe.

04/30/2021

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟒 𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐃𝐓 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in from the north early Friday morning as a cold front moves slowly coastward. A widespread 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected, but training of
heavier storms can produce localized areas of 4 to 8 inches of
rainfall. An isolated spot or two of 10 inches or more by Friday
evening may be possible.

Flooding of low-lying, poorly draining areas and other vulnerable
locations such as easily-flooded streets are possible if they are
impacted by storms with heavier rainfall rates and amounts.
Where rain rates are more manageable, previously dry
conditions will help reduce concerns for flooding.

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟒 𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐃𝐓 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in from the north early Friday morning as a cold front moves slowly coastward. A widespread 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected, but training of
heavier storms can produce localized areas of 4 to 8 inches of
rainfall. An isolated spot or two of 10 inches or more by Friday
evening may be possible.

Flooding of low-lying, poorly draining areas and other vulnerable
locations such as easily-flooded streets are possible if they are
impacted by storms with heavier rainfall rates and amounts.
Where rain rates are more manageable, previously dry
conditions will help reduce concerns for flooding.

04/29/2021

Precipitation will expand tomorrow morning producing locally heavy rainfall. Additional rainfall is expected through the weekend.

It's not entirely clear where the heaviest rain will fall. At this time, 1-2 inches of rain is expected on Friday with locally
higher amounts.

Continue to monitor the forecast for the latest information.

Precipitation will expand tomorrow morning producing locally heavy rainfall. Additional rainfall is expected through the weekend.

It's not entirely clear where the heaviest rain will fall. At this time, 1-2 inches of rain is expected on Friday with locally
higher amounts.

Continue to monitor the forecast for the latest information.

04/26/2021

Spring showers can bring floods in hours, but flood insurance policies may require 30 days to take effect - a reminder for residents that the time to buy or renew flood insurance is now. Most homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t cover flood damage.

The decision to buy flood insurance should not be based on a line on a map—where it can rain, it can flood. Just one inch of water can cause more than $25,000 in-home property damage. For many, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance policies cost $500 or less per year. Visit FloodSmart.gov to learn more about flood insurance.

Spring showers can bring floods in hours, but flood insurance policies may require 30 days to take effect - a reminder for residents that the time to buy or renew flood insurance is now. Most homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t cover flood damage.

The decision to buy flood insurance should not be based on a line on a map—where it can rain, it can flood. Just one inch of water can cause more than $25,000 in-home property damage. For many, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance policies cost $500 or less per year. Visit FloodSmart.gov to learn more about flood insurance.

04/23/2021

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for Katy (Harris & Waller County) until 900 PM CDT.

Thunderstorms will increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon across the region. A few supercell storms are expected, capable of damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail.

Primary threats include:
-A few tornadoes possible
-Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
-Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible.

04/23/2021

𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟏

There is a Slight Risk of Severe Weather today for Katy. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop late this morning and then strengthen and spread north through this afternoon and evening. The primary threats will be strong damaging winds and large hail, but isolated tornadoes will also be possible.

Rainfall averages for areas south of I-10 to the coast should range from 1/4 to 1/2 inch...areas generally along the I-10 corridor from 1/2 to 1 inch...areas north of the Katy around 1 inch with isolated amounts from 2 to 3 inches possible.

04/22/2021

UPDATE: 6:20 - The gas leak has been secured. Those homes that were evacuated can now safely return.

UPDATE: 4:00 PM - The Shelter In Place has been lifted for those homes in the Garden Villa Mobile Home Park that were not evacuated by the authorities. Residents wishing to leave the area must leave out of the back of the neighborhood near Fortuna Dr. Katy PD and Katy Fire have opened up a gate connecting Garden Villa Dr and Fortuna Dr. The front entrance to the neighborhood at Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd remains closed. CenterPoint is continuing work on shutting in the leak.

Katy Fire Department: GAS LEAK near entrance to Garden Villa Mobile Home Park. Katy Fire is asking residents that live within the shaded area of the map below to please turn off your air conditioning units and shelter in your home until it is safe. CenterPoint Energy is already on scene working to resolve the leak.

We will provide update as the situation progresses.

UPDATE: 6:20 - The gas leak has been secured. Those homes that were evacuated can now safely return.

UPDATE: 4:00 PM - The Shelter In Place has been lifted for those homes in the Garden Villa Mobile Home Park that were not evacuated by the authorities. Residents wishing to leave the area must leave out of the back of the neighborhood near Fortuna Dr. Katy PD and Katy Fire have opened up a gate connecting Garden Villa Dr and Fortuna Dr. The front entrance to the neighborhood at Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd remains closed. CenterPoint is continuing work on shutting in the leak.

Katy Fire Department: GAS LEAK near entrance to Garden Villa Mobile Home Park. Katy Fire is asking residents that live within the shaded area of the map below to please turn off your air conditioning units and shelter in your home until it is safe. CenterPoint Energy is already on scene working to resolve the leak.

We will provide update as the situation progresses.

04/22/2021

EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY
April 24 – 26, 2021

Shopping this weekend? Make sure to pick up supplies for your emergency kit essentials! Whether you're preparing for severe weather or making your home safer enjoy a sales tax holiday on all your supplies.

More information: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY
April 24 – 26, 2021

Shopping this weekend? Make sure to pick up supplies for your emergency kit essentials! Whether you're preparing for severe weather or making your home safer enjoy a sales tax holiday on all your supplies.

More information: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

04/15/2021

We are watching a line of strong to severe storms moving towards our area. These storms have a had a history of producing damaging hail.

04/14/2021

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Fort Bend County portion of Katy. The watch is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.

04/13/2021

We will be monitoring the possibility for thunderstorm activity tonight into Wednesday morning. The primary threats associated with any developing storms will be hail and strong winds. The greatest potential for severe storms will be in areas northeast of Katy.

We will be monitoring the possibility for thunderstorm activity tonight into Wednesday morning. The primary threats associated with any developing storms will be hail and strong winds. The greatest potential for severe storms will be in areas northeast of Katy.

04/12/2021

Timeline Photos

SPC Day 2 Outlook now has a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms for portions of SE Texas, mostly for late Tuesday and Tuesday night.

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03/31/2021

High temperatures today will occur in the morning as a cold front pushes through the area along with showers/storms. There will be gusty conditions throughout the afternoon once the cold front moves through. Cold air will settle in during the night with low temperatures ranging from the upper 30s to the mid 40s.

03/20/2021

ATTENTION RESIDENTS (7:00 p.m. 3/19): a major traffic accident has created a road closure on the West-Bound lanes of I-10 between Pin Oak Road and Cane Island Parkway. For your safety Katy Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area surrounding Buc-ee's at this time.

Please drive safe and re-route to avoid this area if possible.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS (7:00 p.m. 3/19): a major traffic accident has created a road closure on the West-Bound lanes of I-10 between Pin Oak Road and Cane Island Parkway. For your safety Katy Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area surrounding Buc-ee's at this time.

Please drive safe and re-route to avoid this area if possible.

03/18/2021

Randalls Pharmacies and Katy ISD in conjunction with the City of Katy will be hosting a Pop-Up COVID-19 clinic tomorrow, March 19th from 9AM to 5PM at the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center, 5825 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy, TX 77493.

Only those eligible as indicated by the State of Texas will be able to receive a vaccination: Over 50 years of age, Healthcare worker, Teacher, or over 16 years of age with a comorbid condition. https://bit.ly/3qZCYd9

Immunizations will be done by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make your appointment visit https://mhealthsystem.com/KatyISD.

Randalls Pharmacies and Katy ISD in conjunction with the City of Katy will be hosting a Pop-Up COVID-19 clinic tomorrow, March 19th from 9AM to 5PM at the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center, 5825 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy, TX 77493.

Only those eligible as indicated by the State of Texas will be able to receive a vaccination: Over 50 years of age, Healthcare worker, Teacher, or over 16 years of age with a comorbid condition. https://bit.ly/3qZCYd9

Immunizations will be done by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make your appointment visit https://mhealthsystem.com/KatyISD.

03/17/2021

A cold front will move through the Katy today, bringing scattered showers and storms. Here is the estimated time of arrival of the cold front and rainfall totals. It will turn to breezy to windy conditions behind the front.

03/10/2021

2021 Severe Weather Awareness and Safety for Southeast Texas

Check out this Severe Weather Awareness webinar offered by the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas for Southeast TX. Remember, always stay weather aware and prepared!

https://youtu.be/ZFlgR224-zQ

National Weather Service forecasters describes various weather related hazards we experience in Southeast Texas and safety measures to consider with each. Th...