Turn around, don't drown.
NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-TX12688576C26C.FloodWarning.126885979460TX.HGXFLWHGX.447c192450337282afbaf43581114d1e from
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Sent: 23:15 CST on 01-24-2024
Effective: 22:02 CST on 01-24-2024
Expires: 14:24 CST on 01-27-2024
Event: Flood Warning
Alert:
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and upstream runoff
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Harris,
Houston, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity,
Walker, Waller and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to
excess runoff from earlier rainfall in addition to ongoing
precipitation. Some low-water crossings are inundated with water
and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1113 PM CST, Radar indicated continued rainfall. Ongoing
street flooding and elevated creeks, streams and rivers are
being observed. Flooding is already occurring in the warned
area.
Between 4 and 13.5 inches of rain have fallen in the
past couple days.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in
the warned area through Thursday morning.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southeastern College Station, Conroe, Huntsville, Brenham,
Tomball, Cleveland, Navasota, Hempstead, Willis, Prairie
View, Livingston, Madisonville, Bellville, Columbus, Eagle
Lake, Pinehurst, The Woodlands, Apple Springs, Washington and
Hockley.
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http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Target Area:
Brazos
Burleson