Here comes the rain again…Rain-soaked areas brace for more forecasted rain

Just as waters from the Little Su flooding have receded, thanks to a much needed (and beautiful) break from the rain on Wednesday, more rain is forecasted for the next several days.

The City of Houston Mayor, Virgie Thompson, made a disaster declaration for Houston, which should make it easier to apply for assistance and loans as homeowners begin to clean up.

The flooding is reminiscent of previous flooding in the area in 2012 and 2006.

“I hope by declaring the disaster gives them the ability to maybe apply for loans to help,” she said.

According to Thomspon, roughly 60 homes have been impacted by the flooding, and an additional 140 properties were affected.

Besides the mud and muck that residents will have to deal with, there are concerns of mold Damage concerns of extensive clean-up and mold are now one of the obstacles residents may need to deal with. Furthermore, the city has about 10,000 feet of road that must be repaired.

On Friday, the American Red Cross came out to Houston to assist with flood cleaning information and some home “muck out kits” for helping to clean water out of homes affected by the Little Susitna River flooding.

The Public Works Department has been hard at cleaning up the roads and assessing what will need to be done for the roads washed out. The state is working on temporary repairs, which have so far cost over $13,000.

“We are going to have to request from the state or another source to help us with this. We have a very limited budget,” said Thompson.

Several roads within Houston were still dealing with the aftermath of flooding earlier in the week. No Name Hill reminded closed on Friday. Paydirt is still flooded in several places with one to two feet of water on roadway. Rainee is washed out at Paydirt, as drivers were advised to use caution or avoid if possible.

Maid Marion and King John still have several properties underwater. Meanwhile, roads previously closed, Robin Hood, Little John, and King John, have been cleared and are all open.