Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 4:51PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 2:51pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Montgomery,
Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity,
Walker and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.
* 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...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms today have already
resulted in flooding in portions of Brazos and Burleson
Counties this afternoon. Rainfall totals around 2 to 4 inches
have already occurred and higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches
will continue to be possible in the watch area. These storms
have been moving rather slowly and have a history of rainfall
rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour. We will continue to
monitor the potential for additional instances of flash
flooding into the evening and overnight hours.
- 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; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX