Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:12PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX; Trinity, TX; Walker, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda Counties. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Trinity, Polk, Walker and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. San Bernard River near Boling affecting Wharton, Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Moss Bluff, Liberty...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tres Palacios River...including Midfield...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 135.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues as significant backwater up Thomas Lake floods the lowest areas in the Green Rich Shore Subdivision in Walker County with the boat ramp completely inundated. The lowest lying areas in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision and FM 980 northwest of Riverside are threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 134.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 133.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 134.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 134.7 feet Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 133.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 134.7 feet on 05/14/1958. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
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