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River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:42 AM May. 17, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 62.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 58.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 54.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 60.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 64.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 58.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 64.6 feet on 02/14/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (10 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun East Fork San Jacinto New Caney 58.0 58.2 Thu 9 pm CDT 59.7 61.9 63.7 &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 5:38 PM May. 16, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread thunderstorms will develop across the area this afternoon and evening, with the presence of a warm frontal boundary and abundant moisture providing favorable conditions for heavy rainfall. The flood threat will be further exacerbated by well-saturated soils still present across portions of the region due to significant antecedent rainfall. In general, 3-6" of new rainfall can be expected for areas north of the I-10 corridor through this evening. Isolated locally higher totals are possible as well. This may result in street flooding, as well as rises along area rivers and creeks. - 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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