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Will CenterPoint Energy keep the lights on in Houston this hurricane season?
By Click2Houston
· June 1, 2026
· 4 min read
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and a familiar tension settles over Houston.The forecasts and skies may still be quiet, but for many residents, the memory of 2024 lingers. It’s not just the storms they remember. It’s the darkness that followed.RELATED: Should hurricanes be rated diffe
Key takeaway In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas and left more than two million homes and businesses without power.
Why this matters in Willis
For residents of Willis , located just north of Conroe near Lake Conroe, the reliability of CenterPoint Energy's power grid is particularly crucial. As part of the greater Houston metro, Willis faces the same Gulf hurricane and flooding risks as the city, and its proximity to Lake Conroe makes it vulnerable to storm surges and heavy rainfall. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Montgomery County government will likely be involved in responding to any outages or storm-related emergencies in the area. The upgrades to CenterPoint Energy's grid, including the installation of underground power lines and automation devices, could have a significant impact on the city's ability to withstand and recover from severe weather events. As the city continues to grow and develop, the importance of a resilient power grid will only continue to grow, making CenterPoint Energy's efforts to strengthen its infrastructure a key concern for local residents and officials.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston ·
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What is this story about? June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and a familiar tension settles over Houston.The forecasts and skies may still be quiet, but for many residents, the memory of 2024 lingers. It’s not just the storms they remember. It’s the darkness that followed.RELATED: Should hurricanes be rated diffe
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