KatSafe

The National Weather Service has issued 1 alert:

  • Flood Warning
    Walker County

    05/12/2025 01:02 AM

    ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

    Navasota River near Normangee affecting Madison, Brazos and
    Grimes Counties.

    ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

    Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Liberty and Chambers
    Counties.

    Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County.

    Trinity River at Riverside affecting San Jacinto, Polk, Walker
    and Trinity Counties.

    For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,
    Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast.
    For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Minor flooding is
    forecast.

    * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 12:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 135.8 feet.
    - Bankfull stage is 132.0 feet.
    - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:30 AM CDT Monday was 136.0 feet.
    - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 133.9 feet Friday
    evening.
    - 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

    Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 this evening at 700 PM CDT.

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