Active AlertsBellville, TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flood Watch
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Madison and Washington.
When: Through Monday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - Slow moving, training showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop somewhere within the watch area this afternoon and continue into this evening or overnight tonight. Generally expecting totals of 1 to 3 inches, but isolated higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be possible if strong thunderstorms move over the same area. Rainfall rates of 2-4" per hour will be possible within the strongest storms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Advisory
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Austin, Harris, Montgomery and Waller.
When: Until 715 PM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall rates in excess of 4 inches per hour have been observed. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Tomball, Sealy, Brookshire, Pinehurst, Hockley, San Felipe, Stagecoach, Pattison, Cypress and Monaville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.