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El Niño in HoustonTexas · United States
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: HighWarning · Storms / coastal hazards1 day(s) with heavy rain in a flood-prone zoneHouston 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
1 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. mm is the expected amount.
Areas with flood history in Houston
- Meyerland: Along Brays Bayou; repeatedly flooded in major storms since 2015
- Greenspoint: Low-lying area with repeated flood complaints near Greens and Imperial Valley
- Downtown: Built near Buffalo Bayou; records show major floods about once a decade
- Greater Heights: Along White Oak Bayou; streets have historically overflowed in severe storms
- Bellaire: Flood-prone during major rains due to drainage limits and bayou proximity
- Meyerland area streets near Hillcroft and Bissonnet: High complaint counts near Willow Waterhole and Brays Bayou hotspots
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 1 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.