San Jacinto County, TX
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 06/15 4:07 AM CDT – Wednesday 06/17 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Grimes, Houston, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda, Madison, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton.
When
Through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details
- Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected, with periods of heavy rain. Rainfall totals through Wednesday night will range between 2 to 7 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible. Rainfall rates are expected to range from 2-5 inches per hour at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Houston
- Trinity
- Madison
- Walker
- San Jacinto
- Polk
- Burleson
- Brazos
- Washington
- Grimes
- Montgomery
- Northern Liberty
- Colorado
- Austin
- Waller
- Inland Harris
- Chambers
- Wharton
- Fort Bend
- Inland Jackson
- Inland Matagorda
- Inland Brazoria
- Inland Galveston
- Southern Liberty
- Coastal Harris
- Coastal Jackson
- Coastal Matagorda
- Coastal Brazoria
- Coastal Galveston
- Matagorda Islands
- Brazoria Islands
- Galveston Island
- Bolivar Peninsula
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Flood Watch
Created by the NWS Houston/Galveston WFO
A Flood Watch has been issued for all of southeast Texas through early Wednesday morning.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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