Casey Ridge, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 9:42PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties. East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney affecting Harris, Montgomery and Liberty Counties. Navasota River near Normangee affecting Brazos, Madison and Grimes Counties. Brazos River near Rosharon affecting Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the East Fork San Jacinto River...including New Caney...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 62.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 58.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 54.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 60.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 64.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 58.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 64.6 feet on 02/14/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at 345 PM CDT.

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