Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 31 at 10:14AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 8:14am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Bolivar Peninsula, Chambers, Coastal Galveston, Coastal
Harris, Galveston Island, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris,
Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Southern
Liberty.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Potential
Tropical Cyclone Five are expected to begin as early as late
tonight and lasting into late Tuesday night/early Wednesday
morning. 3-5 inches with isolated amounts of 6-9 inches are
expected with the highest totals occuring east of I-45. Rainfall
rates will exceed 3-4 inches per hour at times in the heaviest
downpours, which can lead to flash flooding especially in urban
and vulnerable areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
San Jacinto; Polk; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Inland Harris; Chambers; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Galveston; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov