Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:55PM CDT until May 19 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Harris, TX; Montgomery, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Caney Creek near Splendora affecting Harris and Montgomery Counties. Peach Creek at Splendora affecting Harris and Montgomery Counties. For the Caney Creek...including Splendora...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Caney Creek near Splendora. * WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 10/29/1974. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
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