Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called for a voluntary evacuation Tuesday night for people along the San Jacinto River.
HOUSTON — Houston-area school districts are canceling classes Wednesday due to water rapidly moving downstream from Sunday night and Monday morning's rain storms.
Because of rising flood waters impacting Cleveland ISD families and staff, the district decided to close all campuses and facilities on Wednesday, May 1. The district said in a statement they will continue to monitor the situation and update the community if normal operations will resume on Thursday.The East Fork of the San Jacinto River is going to rise between 10 and 15 feet from its level on Tuesday at FM 1485 and FM 2090, according to the city of Houston. Major flooding is happening now and will continue Tuesday night into Wednesday, which is in southeast Montgomery County and northeast Harris County.
High water in Cleveland will go downstream to the Plum Grove area in southeast Montgomery County and the FM 1485 area of NE Harris County.Due to rising flood waters in the Cleveland area affecting numerous staff and families, all Cleveland ISD campuses and facilities will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. The district will assess the ongoing situation and notify the community about Thursday. Please be safe and we hope to see everyone back at school on Thursday, May 2nd.
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