Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued May 15 at 9:17AM CDT until May 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Leon, TX; Robertson, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Navasota River Near Easterly affecting Robertson and Leon Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Navasota River near Easterly. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding below Easterly is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening.
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/FWD.
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