Active AlertsHardin

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texa
S: Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texa
S: Long King Creek near Livingston affecting Polk and San Jacinto Counties. For the Menard Creekincluding RyeModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Menard Creek near Rye.
When: Until Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 28.0 feet, major lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain in the vicinity of the gage.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 26.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 27.2 feet on 03/30/2018. - 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 this morning at 1115 AM CDT.