Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 31 at 4:21PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Fort Bend, Inland
Brazoria and Walker.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Tuesday 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 Tropical
Depression 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:
Walker; Fort Bend; Inland Brazoria; Coastal Brazoria; Brazoria Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov