Flood Advisory for Brazoria, TX; Galveston, 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. Water over roadways. Where: A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Brazoria, Galveston and Harris. When: Until 415 PM CDT.
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.
Full official description
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, Galveston and Harris. * WHEN...Until 415 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Very heavy rain rates are occurring which will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Be especially careful on feeder roads where construction is occurring. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Southwestern Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Friendswood, Alvin, South Houston, Santa Fe, Webster, Manvel, Greater Hobby Area, South Belt / Ellington, Clear Lake, Macgregor, Greater Eastwood, Greater Third Ward, Astrodome Area, Second Ward, Midtown Houston, Downtown Houston and University Place. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 2:13PM CDT until August 10 at 4:15PM 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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