Flood Watch issued June 16 at 9:23PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
POTENTIAL FOR LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and
Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston,
Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston
Island, Grimes, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris,
Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty,
Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller,
Washington and Wharton.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is an increased risk to lives and property due to flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is likely and considerable flash
flooding is possible.
Coastal areas will have the greatest potential for flooding
overnight into Wednesday as Potential Tropical Cyclone One
skirts along the Upper Texas Coast. Rainfall rates could
exceed 4 inches per hour in the heaviest downpours.
Additional widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with
isolated higher totals possible especially along the coast.
Grounds are fairly saturated across portions of Southeast
Texas which would allow for a quicker transition of the
rainfall to runoff. This increases the potential for street
flooding, especially in the areas that have received 4+
inches of rain over the past few days.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.
Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the
roadway, as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross
safely.
Stay weather aware and be alert for possible Flood Warnings,
particularly wireless emergency alert Flash Flood Warnings for
considerable and/or catastrophic flooding.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 5:23 - to klo 15:00
