Rain and hail pummel NRG Park sending rodeo-goers scrambling

HOUSTON – Severe weather in the Houston area caused the rodeo to shut down temporarily, but many of the amenities are back up and running as rodeo fans brave the storms.

The outdoor carnival stopped operations for a short while, but most of the smaller rides and attractions have resumed action since the weather has passed.

Even with the happy ending, it was a wild scene just a short time ago. As is the case with many storms, the rain and thunder hit the rodeo out of nowhere. Attendees went from cautiously enjoying the festivities to scrambling inside for coverage in mere minutes.

Amanda and Bianca, two rodeo attendees from Spring, were among a crowd of people that clambered underneath a tent when rain and hail began flooding the area.

“It was crazy,” one of the two said. “We were all huddled under this tent, and we were all just kind of close together and leaning on each other. The hail was actually hitting us through the tents. It was insane.”

Despite the harsh conditions, the two are still pumped to see the Jonas Brothers tonight, and they should be! The concert will likely not be impacted by the storms, as it will take place indoors at NRG Stadium.