Ames, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Crockett affecting Trinity, Walker, Madison and Houston Counties. Bedias Creek near Madisonville affecting Madison and Walker Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Liberty, Polk and Hardin Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River near Goodrich affecting Polk, San Jacinto and Liberty Counties. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Chambers and Liberty Counties. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Trinity, Polk, San Jacinto and Walker Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Major flooding is forecast. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Liberty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins as homes in several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each incremental rise in the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 30.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 30.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 30.8 feet early Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.0 feet on 10/21/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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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