Wetter-Warnungen, West Columbia Branch Library

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 10:39PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Polk, Hardin and Liberty Counties. Navasota River near Normangee affecting Brazos, Madison and Grimes Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River near Goodrich affecting Polk, Liberty and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Chambers and Liberty Counties. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Polk, Trinity, Walker and San Jacinto Counties. Brazos River near Rosharon affecting Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney affecting Harris, Montgomery and Liberty Counties. Lake Creek at Sendera Ranch Road affecting Montgomery County. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Major flooding is forecast. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the East Fork San Jacinto River...including New Caney, Cleveland...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the West Fork San Jacinto River...including Porter, Sendera Ranch Road, Conroe, Humble, Sheldon...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Brazos River near Rosharon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 46.5 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues. Livestock should be removed from low areas in the flood plain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 44.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 40.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Saturday was 44.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.7 feet late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.6 feet on 06/17/1987. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. 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 Sunday afternoon at 445 PM CDT.