Active AlertsLiberty

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties. For the Menard Creekincluding RyeMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Menard Creek near Rye.
When: From this evening to tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.3 feet. - ForecastThe river will fall below flood stage late tonight to 10.8 feet early Friday morning. It will then rise to 10.9 feet Friday morning. It will fall to 10.0 feet Saturday morning. It will then rise to 10.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 03/23/2015. - 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 Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM CDT.