Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 2 at 9:50PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Flood Watch Still In Effect for Portions of Southeast Texas.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Brazos, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston, Inland Harris,
Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern
Liberty, Trinity, Walker and Waller.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.
* 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...
- A swath of 3 to 10 inches has fallen over portions of southeast
Texas over the last 24 hours. Pockets of higher totals between
10-15+ inches has been observed in Liberty and Polk counties. The
remnants of Edouard have stalled over the Piney Woods which will
lead to additional periods of moderate to heavy rainfall through
Thursday. An additional 2-6 inches with isolated higher totals of
10-12 inches are possible over the next 24 hours. The NWS has
issued a High Risk for excessive rainfall through Thursday
morning and potential flash flooding for the hardest hit areas
especially as rainfall rates will exceed 2-4 inches per hour.
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to
take action should flooding develop. Stay weather aware and be
ready to take action when Flash Flood Warnings are issued,
particularly wireless emergency alert Flash Flood Warnings for
considerable and/or catastrophic flooding.
- 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 especially at night.
Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the
roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross
safely.
Area Description:
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Brazos; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Waller; Inland Harris; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov