Wetter-Warnungen Church of Christ - Highlands, Texas

Hochwasser

4.5. 5:55 PM 17:55 – 6.5. 0:00 AM 00:00

Flood Watch issued May 4 at 12:55PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff has resulted in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Additional flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive river flooding is ongoing and additional street flooding remains possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in widespread heavy rain is expected through this evening; however, some scattered showers/storms are possible this afternoon which may contribute to the ongoing flooding. The next round of heavy rainfall is expected late tonight into Sunday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected with isolated higher amounts of 4 to 8 inches possible within the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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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Hochwasser

4.5. 7:34 PM 19:34 – 5.5. 1:45 PM 13:45

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 2:34PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Peach Creek at Splendora affecting Harris and Montgomery Counties. Caney Creek near Splendora affecting Harris and Montgomery Counties. San Jacinto River near Sheldon affecting Harris County. West Fork San Jacinto near Porter affecting Montgomery County. West Fork San Jacinto near Conroe affecting Montgomery County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Lake Creek at Sendera Ranch Road affecting Montgomery County. East Fork San Jacinto at Cleveland affecting San Jacinto, Liberty, Harris and Montgomery Counties. East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney affecting Liberty, Harris and Montgomery Counties. West Fork San Jacinto near Humble affecting Harris and Montgomery Counties. For the East Fork San Jacinto River...including Cleveland, New Caney...Major flooding is forecast. For the Peach Creek...including Splendora...Minor flooding is forecast. For the West Fork San Jacinto River...including Porter, Sendera Ranch Road, Conroe, Humble, Sheldon...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Jacinto River near Sheldon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM CDT Saturday was 19.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on 05/30/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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 late tonight at 445 AM CDT.

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