Huntsville, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Montgomery,
Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity,
Walker and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms today have already
resulted in flooding in portions of Brazos and Burleson
Counties this afternoon. Rainfall totals around 2 to 4 inches
have already occurred and higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches
will continue to be possible in the watch area. These storms
have been moving rather slowly and have a history of rainfall
rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour. We will continue to
monitor the potential for additional instances of flash
flooding into the evening and overnight hours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* 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 3:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 134.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 133.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 134.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 134.7
feet Thursday evening.
- 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

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Trinity River
Riverside    133.5 134.1 Tue 3 pm CDT 134.5 134.7 134.7


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