Wetter-Warnungen, Barrow Elementary School

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 11:47AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Brazos River near West Columbia affecting Brazoria County. For the Brazos River...including US 59, Sugar Land, TX, West Columbia, Bryan, Hempstead, Bellville, San Felipe, Richmond, Rosharon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Brazos River near West Columbia. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as water escapes the mainstem of the Brazos River approximately 6 miles downstream of the gauge. Lowest homes in Bar X are threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.4 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 600 AM CDT.