Active AlertsPolk

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texa
S: Menard Creek near Rye affecting Liberty, Hardin and Polk 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 23.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated. At 28.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain in the vicinity of the gage.
Additional Details: - At 11:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 PM CDT Thursday was 28.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.2 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 04/21/1979. - 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 Friday evening at 1130 PM CDT.