Ames, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 8:24AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Crockett affecting Trinity, Walker, Houston and Madison Counties. Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Polk, Trinity, Walker and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Liberty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as roads into several outlying communities above Liberty are closed with residents in 5 or 6 subdivisions cut off if not evacuated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM CDT Thursday was 27.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 28.7 feet Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.7 feet on 05/27/1969. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 230 AM CDT.

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