City Monitoring Tropical Storm Beryl

The League City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in partnership with the Houston-Galveston Branch of the National Weather Service Office, is closely monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Beryl. While Beryl is currently on track to make landfall south of Matagorda Bay on Sunday night/Monday morning, League City will likely see higher winds, rain up to 6 inches, and storm surge. Be weather aware, and never drive into flooded areas.

What the City is Doing to Prepare

As part of their normal routine before any anticipated storm event, City stormwater maintenance crews have been inspecting and monitoring known problem areas throughout the City to ensure ditches and outfalls are free of debris. Heavy mowing crews have also been out with special equipment to ensure the City's various creeks and tributaries are not blocked with thick or overgrown grass and weeds, which can impact their ability to drain.

As part of their regular maintenance efforts, City Traffic and Street crews have been patrolling streets throughout the City looking for blocked stormwater drains. A simple trash can lid, tree limb, or yard clippings can block a drain and cause an entire street to flood. Fire and police high-water vehicles have also been checked and are ready to go if needed, as are many other storm-related vehicles.

What can Residents Do to Prepare

Before any storm event, residents are encouraged to examine the drains on their street for obvious blockages and to remove dead tree limbs and outside items that can blow into the street or storm drain. If possible, cars should be parked in driveways or garages, not on the street, especially in front of storm drains.

Residents are also encouraged to sign up for the city's alert system so they can be notified of any eminent danger that would require immediate action, such as an evacuation order or boil water notice. To register, go to leaguecity.com/alerts. Residents must opt-in to receive an alert via an automated phone call or text.

League City, in partnership with the Harris County Flood Control District, has eight flood gauges in our area that measure rainfall and stream levels throughout town. Residents can monitor these gauges at www.harriscountyfws.org.