Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 1 at 9:51AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 7:51am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal
Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston
Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris,
Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty
and Walker.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* 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
Storm Edouard are expected to begin as early as this morning and
lasting into Wednesday evening. 3-6 inches with isolated amounts
up to 10-15 inches are expected with the highest totals occuring
along and 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; San Jacinto; Polk; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Inland Harris; Chambers; Fort Bend; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov