Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 4:51AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 2:51am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Brazos, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San Jacinto,
Trinity and Walker.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms producing
locally heavy rainfall is expected today. Rainfall totals of
up to 1 to 3 inches can be broadly expected across SE Texas,
though higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be possible in
the watch area. Areas that saw heavy rainfall yesterday will
be especially susceptible of flash flooding today. This
afternoon through this evening will be the main timeframe to
monitor for heavy rainfall over the current watch area,
especially as some of these storms could become strong at
times. Flood watch could be expanded further south for
Wednesday depending on how conditions evolve.
- 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.
Area Description:
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Brazos; Grimes
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX