Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 6:55PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado and Washington.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy downpours
will impact the watch area through Friday evening. Embedded
training rain rates of 2-4 inches per hour will be possible with
the deep tropical airmass overhead. Locations that experience
training storms with heavier rainfall rates may experience rapid
runoff that could result in flash flooding. 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.
Area Description:
Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Colorado; Austin
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov