More Rain Headed to Houston After Weekend Downpours

The region will see ongoing rain chances through the middle of this week.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:05pm

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Following widespread showers this past weekend, the Houston area will continue to see rain chances through the middle of this week. Some areas received 3 to 5 inches of rain on Saturday, leading to street flooding, while most of the region picked up 0.5 to 2 inches. The wet pattern is expected to continue, with rain chances increasing on Tuesday and Wednesday and the possibility of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across much of the area.

Why it matters

The heavy rainfall over the weekend and continued wet forecast raises concerns about potential flooding in the Houston region, which has experienced significant flooding events in recent years. The wet weather also comes after a dry winter and start to spring, making the rainfall welcome for many.

The details

On Saturday, a cold front slowly moved into the Houston region, leading to widespread showers and some areas receiving 3 to 5 inches of rain. This resulted in street flooding southeast of downtown and along Highway 90 and Interstate 10 toward Sheldon. Most of the region picked up 0.5 to 2 inches of rain. The wet pattern is expected to continue this week, with increasing moisture and a disturbed atmosphere leading to high rain chances on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Most of these showers are expected to be moderate in nature, but there is the potential for some heavier rainfall, with 1 to 2 inches likely across much of the area.

  • On Saturday, the Houston region received 3 to 5 inches of rain in some areas.
  • Rain chances will increase on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

The players

NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.

Weather Bell

A private weather forecasting company that provides weather data and analysis.

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What’s next

Matt and I will be closely monitoring the situation and the potential for flooding given the heavy rainfall over the weekend. A Stage 1 flood alert could be issued if the heavy rain continues through the middle of the week.

The takeaway

The ongoing wet weather in the Houston region is a welcome relief after a dry winter and start to spring, but the heavy rainfall over the weekend and continued rain chances raise concerns about potential flooding in the area. Weather forecasters will be closely monitoring the situation in the coming days.