Alertes en vigueurSebastopol, TX
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingcounties, Houston, Madison, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker.* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Monday morning.* 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. Area creeksand streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms willdevelop across the Watch area Sunday into Monday producingrainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated higheramounts of 6 inches or more. Area soils are already saturateddue to previous heavy rain events with 1 and 3 hour FlashFlood Guidance around 2 to 3 inches, so the additional heavyrainfall may result in flash flooding.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 1030 PM CDT.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...Neches River Near Alto affecting Trinity, Cherokee, Anderson andHouston Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Neches River Near Diboll affecting Angelina, Tyler, Trinity,Houston and Polk Counties.Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee, Anderson and HoustonCounties.For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding of theheavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will becompletely inundated.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet.- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9feet Tuesday morning.- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 1030 PM CDT.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...Neches River Near Alto affecting Trinity, Cherokee, Anderson andHouston Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Neches River Near Diboll affecting Angelina, Tyler, Trinity,Houston and Polk Counties.Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee, Anderson and HoustonCounties.For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Neches River near Diboll.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of boat ramps,paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet.- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4feet early Tuesday morning.- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT forsoutheastern Texas.
At 921 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overCenterville, or 19 miles west of Austonio, moving east at around 30mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation ispossible.Locations impacted include...Crockett, Austonio, Apple Springs, Grapeland, Groveton, Lovelady,Kennard, Latexo, Weches, Pennington, and Centralia.
