Houston woke up to muggy air and leftover high water Monday after Sunday’s thunderstorms unloaded on parts of the city. The most intense rain targeted neighborhoods north and northwest of downtown, where fast-hitting downpours dropped several inches and left some local roads briefly off-limits to traffic.
Where The Heaviest Rain Fell
Radar estimates and local reports show the bull’s-eye for rainfall stretched from northern Colorado County through southern Waller County into northern Harris County. Multiple spots reported 3–5+ inches, with a few gauges topping 5 inches. Overnight, crews and drivers shared photos of submerged streets as rainfall rates spiked in the strongest storms. Local observers and forecasters backed up those totals and the early flood reports, according to Space City Weather.
Today’s Forecast And Marine Notes
Monday, April 13 is set to be warm and breezy, with a high near 82°F and south winds around 10–15 mph that could gust up to about 25 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and a few thunderstorms mainly between noon and 3 p.m. Any storm that does pop up could drop a quick burst of heavy rain. Most neighborhoods will only see a few tenths of an inch at most, but a stray stronger cell could still cause brief ponding.
Offshore, moderate southeasterly winds will keep seas running around 4–6 feet and will push water levels a bit higher than normal at high tide. Small-craft operators should expect hazardous conditions through Monday morning. These details come from the National Weather Service outlook for the region, which is updating conditions and river forecasts as needed at NWS Houston/Galveston.
What To Watch On The Roads
For drivers, the main issues through the morning and into the afternoon will be wet pavement and lingering standing water, especially in low-lying areas and spots with clogged or slow drainage. If you come up on a flooded road, turn around rather than testing the depth. City and county crews worked overnight to clear drains and will keep an eye on known problem areas. Plan on a little extra commute time, ease off the gas in any downpour, and be ready for quick drops in visibility under heavier showers.
Rest Of The Week
Temperatures will climb as the week goes on, with highs reaching the mid-80s by midweek and potentially the upper 80s by Thursday while humidity stays elevated. After Monday, rain chances look fairly low for a stretch, then increase again late in the week and into the weekend as another frontal system approaches that could bring more widespread storms. If you have outdoor plans later in the week, keep checking updated forecasts.
