Dwight D. Eisenhower Park Faces Closure Due to Flooding:
In the wake of recent heavy rainfall, Dwight D. Eisenhower Park finds itself grappling with significant flooding. Multiple roads and trails within the park have been submerged under rising water levels, prompting authorities to announce the closure of the park to the public. The Coastal Water Authority has taken the decisive step to continue releasing water from the lake for several more days in efforts to manage the escalating situation caused by the swollen lake. Visitors are urged to exercise caution and respect the closure until conditions improve.
“High flows are moving through Lake Houston… the total inflow into the Lake from all combined run-off sources this morning was 67,580 cfs with a total discharge of 50,878 over the spillway and through the tainter gates. Since the inflow is still greater than the outflow the lake level will still rise some today. Water levels throughout the lake are elevated and above the bulkheads and docks at several locations.”
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…San Jacinto River near Sheldon. * WHEN…Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS…At 13.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the flood plain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 3:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet. – Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. – Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 PM CST Saturday was 13.5 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday evening and continue falling to 5.0 feet Thursday evening. – Flood stage is 10.0 feet. – Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 11/27/1985.
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