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El Niño in HoustonTexas · United States
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Storms / coastal hazardsRisk zone, but no flood signal in the next 14 daysHouston is inside the projected impact zone Southern United States.
A stronger subtropical jet steers wetter, stormier winters across California and the Gulf Coast, with flood and severe-weather episodes.
Next 14 days in Houston
0 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast. Feels-like temperature from the forecast, not an official heat-health warning.
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Areas with flood history in Houston
Meyerland
Along Brays Bayou; repeated severe flooding, including Harvey and later storms
Greenspoint
Flat north Houston area with chronic drainage problems and repeated flood complaints
Greater Heights
Along White Oak Bayou; bayou overflow has flooded streets in major storms
Downtown Houston
Near Buffalo Bayou; long history of periodic major floods and inundated buildings
Braeswood Place
Adjacent to Brays Bayou; recurring flood events tied to bayou overflow
West Houston Memorial area
Flooding linked to Addicks and Barker reservoir releases during heavy rain
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive.
- Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank.
- During severe storms stay away from windows, coastal areas and flooded underpasses.
- Plan for power cuts: keep devices charged and some cash at hand.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houston affected by El Niño?
Yes. Houston sits in the documented impact zone Southern United States: A stronger subtropical jet steers wetter, stormier winters across California and the Gulf Coast, with flood and severe-weather episodes.
Will it rain in Houston in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 0 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Houston do?
Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive. Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.