Flood Advisory for Brazoria, TX; Fort Bend, TX; Harris, TX
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What is happening
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Where: A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris. * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, eastern Rosenberg, Stafford, South Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Richmond, northwestern Manvel, Fresno, First Colony, Town West, Astrodome Area, University Place, Mission Bend, Macgregor, Pecan Grove, Greater Hobby Area and western South Belt / Ellington. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 5:08PM CDT until July 23 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Houston/Galveston TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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