980 North Volunteer Fire Department, TX Avertizări meteorologice

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 5:35AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Riverside affecting Polk, Walker, Trinity and San Jacinto Counties. For the Trinity River...including Riverside...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 140.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins with widespread flooding in Trinity and Walker Counties. Water is in several homes in the Deep River Plantation and Green Rich Shores subdivisions. Roads into several subdivisions in Walker and Trinity Counties and secondary roads along the river are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 139.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 132.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM CDT Friday was 139.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 140.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 133.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 139.6 feet on 05/04/1957. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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 this evening at 1145 PM CDT.

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