Active AlertsMoore Hill, TX

Flood Warning
Issued at Tue 10:02 AM May. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or lawenforcement and request they pass this information to the NationalWeather Service when you can do so safely.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx.The next statement will be issued by this evening. late tonight at415 AM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Trinity River near Goodrich affecting Liberty, San Jacinto andPolk Counties.For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Major flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Trinity River near Goodrich.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 39.3 feet.- Bankfull stage is 36.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 41.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 36.2 feet Sundaymorning.- Flood stage is 36.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of39.3 feet on 04/21/1979.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood