Flood Warning for Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Polk, San Jacinto
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable especially along FM 3128 northeast of Coldspring and SH 150 west of...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...Southwestern Polk County in southeastern Texas... Central San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas... * WHEN...Until 445 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable especially along FM 3128 northeast of Coldspring and SH 150 west of Shepherd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1043 PM CDT, Flooding is already occuring in the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shepherd, Coldspring and Lake Livingston State Park. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued September 2 at 10:45PM CDT until September 3 at 4:45AM 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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