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Areas

Brazoria, TX; Jackson, TX; Matagorda, TX; Wharton, TX

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Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following counties, in south central Texas, Jackson. In southeast Texas, Brazoria, Matagorda and Wharton. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of roads, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from earlier storms to work through local drainage systems and recede. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 504 PM CDT, Between 6 and 14 inches of rain have fallen earlier today. No more significant rain is anticipated going into the overnight hours, but standing water will remain slow to recede. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Matagorda, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Bay City, Freeport, Clute, Edna, Palacios, West Columbia, Sweeny, Surfside Beach, South Texas Nuclear Plant, Richwood, Brazoria, Jones Creek, Ganado, Oyster Creek, Bailey's Prairie, La Ward and Markham. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas

Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands

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Description

* 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, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Matagorda, Inland Brazoria, Inland Matagorda and Matagorda Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall flooding is not anticipated overnight. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop early Friday. Areas that received heavy rainfall today may be more prone to additional flood impacts if heavy rainfall moves over these areas again. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

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

Calhoun, TX; Refugio, TX; Victoria, TX

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Description

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas... Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Calhoun, Refugio and Victoria Counties. For the Guadalupe River...including Victoria, Bloomington...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Guadalupe River near Bloomington. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the river reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries, pump jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 24.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.4 feet on 02/20/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.

Areas

Victoria, TX

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Description

...The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Garcitas Creek Near Inez affecting Victoria County. For the Garcitas Creek...including Inez...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Garcitas Creek near Inez. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs, causing significant crop damage. Pastureland floods and isolates livestock in cut off areas. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 21.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.

Areas

Victoria, TX

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Description

...The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Guadalupe River At Victoria affecting Victoria County. For the Guadalupe River...including Victoria, Bloomington...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Guadalupe River at Victoria. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs. Water begins to flow over River Road. Fox''s Bend in Riverside Park is inaccessible, and the Riverside Boat Ramp parking area is affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 23.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 16.8 feet and begin rising again Saturday afternoon. It will rise to 18.2 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.