980 North Volunteer Fire Department, TX Vejrvarsler
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:38PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... West Fork San Jacinto near Humble affecting Montgomery and Harris Counties. Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, Trinity, Polk and San Jacinto Counties. Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers Counties. For the Trinity River...including Riverside, Liberty, Moss Bluff... Moderate flooding is forecast. For the West Fork San Jacinto River...including Humble...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 135.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues as significant backwater up Thomas Lake floods the lowest areas in the Green Rich Shore Subdivision in Walker County with the boat ramp completely inundated. The lowest lying areas in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision and FM 980 northwest of Riverside are threatened. At 136.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. The lowest homes in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision are flooded and Thomas Lake Road is inundated and impassable. Low roads in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision are inundated. The lowest roads into properties off FM 980 northwest of Riverside are inundated and the lowest buildings are threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 134.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 132.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 134.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 136.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 133.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 135.7 feet on 06/29/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon at 245 PM CDT.
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