A massive water main break has caused flooding in Houston, where residents are under a boil water advisory as schools and businesses remained closed.

Residents in east Houston were being asked to conserve water Thursday after a massive water main break in the area of East Loop 610 around noontime flooded roadways and continued releasing water into the evening.

Residents in east Houston were being asked to conserve water Thursday after a massive water main break in the area of East Loop 610 around noontime flooded roadways and continued releasing water into the evening.

A massive water main break flooded parts of Houston and caused major highways to be shutdown. City officials are advising residents to boil their water. Janet Shamlian reports.

A 96-inch water main break backed up traffic for miles on a busy Houston interstate and forced closures at the University of Houston, courts and some early voting locations.

A pipe broke apart while undergoing repairs in Houston and supplies as much as 50% of the drinking water to the nation's fourth largest city.

A water main break Thursday sent water flowing nearly two miles away, submerging some freeways, streets and even cars in east Houston, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

A water main break Thursday sent water flowing nearly two miles away, submerging some freeways, streets and even cars in east Houston, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Houston officials say emergency crews rescued stranded drivers from the roofs of their vehicles after a water main broke and flooded a freeway

A water main break in Houston leaves roadways flooded and some drivers had to be rescued when their vehicles were suddenly submerged in water and mud. (Feb. 27)

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Houston Market reopened Monday afternoon after closing for around five hours due to a water main break on Spruce Street. https://t.co/eDK6XEIKQn

Road blocked off after water main breaks turns to ice in SW Houston With the below-freezing temperatures, it was no surprise that the water across the roadway quickly turned into ice. https://t.co/zV55Bc6Ng7

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @KHOU: WATER MAIN BREAK: Houston police have blocked off Bellaire Boulevard near Kirkwood after water from a ruptured pipe turned into i…

RT @abc13houston: After hours of gushing water and then repairs, Houston Public Works has replaced several feet of pipe. Call 311 if you're…

After hours of gushing water and then repairs, Houston Public Works has replaced several feet of pipe. Call 311 if you're still without water. https://t.co/W251xkTz8k

No matter where I move in Houston, there will always be a water main break. I just want to wash myself bro. @HoustonTX

problem resolutions w/ customers. eg houston water main break or IT processing delay. there are 2 "resolved" states. 1, the actual fix is complete. 2, the customer side of the issue is largely resolved. these don't always happen at the same time & communication is often confusing

A water main break is no longer gushing, but the problem isn't resolved just yet. Houston Public Works now must replace several feet of pipe. https://t.co/U8hcBv2kXy

Houston water main break: #Flooding on Timmons Lane near Richmond Avenue in Greenway Plaza nothing new, neighbors say - KTRK-TV #News https://t.co/NWA7zfmYWy #News #BreakingNews

News from H-town: Water main break no longer gushing, but neighbors say flooding nothing new in Greenway Plaza area https://t.co/GQ1wa2BUfv #news #houston #local https://t.co/2hbTtiMMHZ

for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, in the 4th largest city in the world, my neighborhood has no potable water. this time we have no water at all. water main break and no ETA for repair as of last night's update. #Houston #infrastructure US cities, are any of y'all paying attn?

Before you put pretty lights on. Did you fix the water leak? https://t.co/6spKUqvXsC https://t.co/LZiO6ytZVJ

RT @KPRC2: BREAKING: Some residents who live on the west side of Houston have lost water due to a water main break Thursday evening. https:…

BREAKING: Some residents who live on the west side of Houston have lost water due to a water main break Thursday evening. https://t.co/Lv0hFUIBwQ

News from H-Town: Water has been shut off to dozens of residents living in west Houston due to water main break; Officials say they are unsure of what caused it https://t.co/CGcnZgpQzW #houston #news #local https://t.co/oML4diXmOK