Active AlertsFort Bend
Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: San Bernard River near Boling affecting Fort Bend, Wharton and Brazoria Counties. For the San Bernard Riverincluding BolingMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: San Bernard River near Boling.
When: Until Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins upstream from gage. Minor backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County threatens low-lying areas.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage late tonight to 18.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall to flood stage early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 19.8 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 03/06/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon at 445 PM CDT.