Voluntary evacuation lifted along parts San Jacinto River

The voluntary evacuation for residents from the Northwoods Pines subdivision and the Park at Northgate Apartments has been lifted.

Authorities called for a precautionary voluntary evacuation Saturday due to the high water accumulating behind the Northgate levee along Spring Creek at I-45. Authorities feared a levee breach would have caused catastrophic flooding in the neighborhood.

Major flooding continues along the San Jacinto River. The Harris County Office of Emergency Management advises people to stay away from the river until water levels go down.

Motorists should avoid high-water roads and find an alternate route.