River Flood Warning 49, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

092 
WGUS44 KHGX 181941
FLWHGX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX
241 PM CDT MON APR 18 2016

...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a flood warning 
for the following rivers...

  Colorado River Near Bay City affecting the following counties in Texas...
  Matagorda


...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity for the following 
rivers in Texas...
  Colorado River near Columbus affecting Colorado and Wharton Counties
  Colorado River In Wharton affecting Matagorda and Wharton Counties


For the Colorado River, at Columbus...Wharton...Bay City, Major flooding is 
occuring and is expected to continue.  

The current weather is dominated by a [...].  This weather system will produce 
rainfall amounts ranging from [...].  The extended outlook is for [...].

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along these streams should keep alert to rising water and
take all precautions to protect their property. Do not drive or walk into 
flooded areas the depth and water velocity could be too great for you to cross 
safely. Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate 
route. Livestock and equipment should be removed from the flood plain 
immediately.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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241 PM CDT MON APR 18 2016

...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Major severity...

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity...

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Colorado River near Columbus
* from this afternoon to Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 0215 PM Monday the stage was 43.4 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 45.9 feet by tomorrow 
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* At 45.0 feet...At levels above 45 feet major flooding of crop and pasture land
  downstream near Eagle Lake occurs. In past floods U.S. Highway 90 near 
  Columbus was closed with many homes flooded and FM 950 below the gage is 
  closed.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672

$$

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241 PM CDT MON APR 18 2016

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity...

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Colorado River In Wharton
* from Tuesday morning to late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 0215 PM Monday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and continue to 
  rise to near 44.7 feet by Thursday morning.
* At 45.3 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with many homes in the west 
  part of Wharton flooded with 2 to 3 feet of water. The JDIV Recreational 
  Center in southwest Wharton is flooded and isolated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647

$$

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241 PM CDT MON APR 18 2016

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Colorado River Near Bay City.
* from late Tuesday night to Friday morning...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0215 PM Monday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 44.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue to rise to
  near 44.5 feet by Thursday early afternoon.
* At 44.0 feet...levees on the Bay City side of river are over topped.

$$

291 
WGUS84 KHGX 191443
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
943 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2016


A river flood warning remains in effect for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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943 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0915 AM Tuesday the stage was 44.3 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 45.2 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* At 45.0 feet...At levels above 45 feet major flooding of crop and pasture land
  downstream near Eagle Lake occurs. In past floods U.S. Highway 90 near 
  Columbus was closed with many homes flooded and FM 950 below the gage is 
  closed.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    44.3   Tue 09 AM     42.9   30.4   20.5   15.5

$$

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943 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  The Colorado River In Wharton
* from this afternoon to Saturday morning...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0915 AM Tuesday the stage was 34.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise 
  to near 48.0 feet by early Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Friday evening.
* At 48.0 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and 
  southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street...FM 102...and 
  U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable and several homes have 3 feet or 
  more of water in them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Wharton              39    34.0   Tue 09 AM     45.7   47.9   43.6   33.1

$$

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943 AM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Colorado River Near Bay City
* from late Wednesday night to late Thursday night...or until the warning is 
  canceled.
* At 0915 AM Tuesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 44.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to 
  near 44.3 feet by Thursday early afternoon. 
* At 44.0 feet...levees on the Bay City side of river are over topped.



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Bay City             44    21.2   Tue 09 AM     39.8   44.2   41.0   32.9

$$

906 
WGUS84 KHGX 192113
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
413 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016


A river flood warning remains in effect for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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413 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues
for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0400 PM Tuesday the stage was 43.4 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  Thursday morning.
* At 43.0 feet...At levels above 43 feet major lowland flooding occurs as U.S. 
  Highway 90 floods. In past floods many home in the area flooded. FM 950 
  downstream from the gage is flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    43.4   Tue 04 PM     41.2   30.4   20.5   15.6

$$

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413 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  The Colorado River In Wharton
* from this evening to Saturday morning...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0400 PM Tuesday the stage was 36.4 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near
  47.9 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Friday
  evening.
* At 48.0 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and 
  southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street...FM 102...and 
  U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable and several homes have 3 feet or 
  more of water in them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Wharton              39    36.4   Tue 04 PM     43.9   47.9   44.2   33.7

$$

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413 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for
  The Colorado River Near Bay City
* from Thursday morning to Friday morning...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0400 PM Tuesday the stage was 26.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 44.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday morning and continue to 
  rise to near 44.2 feet by Thursday early afternoon. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Thursday evening.
* At 44.0 feet...levees on the Bay City side of river are over topped.



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Bay City             44    26.3   Tue 04 PM     35.9   43.6   41.8   33.4

$$

405 
WGUS84 KHGX 200318
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
1018 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016


A river flood warning remains in effect for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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1018 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 1000 PM Tuesday the stage was 42.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall slowly and may fall below flood stage as early as late Wednesday night. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672



&&


                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 PM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    42.6   Tue 10 PM     35.4   22.7   17.4   14.5

$$

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1018 PM CDT TUE APR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Colorado River In Wharton
* until Friday evening...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 1000 PM Tuesday the stage was 38.1 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...Major flooding will occur. The river should rise to 46 to 49 feet Wednesday afternoon and evening then slowly fall late Thursday. 
* At 48.0 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and 
  southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street...FM 102...and 
  U.S. Highway 59 are inumdated and impassable and several homes have 3 feet or 
  more of water in them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647



&&


                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 PM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Colorado River
  Wharton              39    38.1   Tue 10 PM     47.2   44.5   33.4   21.5

$$

290 
WGUS84 KHGX 201518
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
1018 AM CDT WED APR 20 2016


A river flood warning remains in effect for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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1018 AM CDT WED APR 20 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 1000 AM Wednesday the stage was 41.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  morning.
* At 41.3 feet...At levels above 41.3 feet widespread flooding of the left flood
  plain occurs. In past floods some homes near U.S. Highway 90 had up to 2 feet 
  of water in them and FM 950 downstream from the gage was innundated and closed

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    41.0   Wed 10 AM     34.7   20.7   15.2   12.9

$$

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1018 AM CDT WED APR 20 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues
for
  The Colorado River In Wharton
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 1000 AM Wednesday the stage was 41.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 47.3 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* At 48.0 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and 
  southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street...FM 102...and 
  U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable and several homes have 3 feet or 
  more of water in them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Colorado River
  Wharton              39    41.4   Wed 10 AM     47.0   45.8   38.4   22.5

$$

434 
WGUS84 KHGX 202011
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
311 PM CDT WED APR 20 2016


A river flood warning remains in effect for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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311 PM CDT WED APR 20 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0215 PM Wednesday the stage was 40.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  morning.
* At 41.3 feet...At levels above 41.3 feet widespread flooding of the left flood
  plain occurs. In past floods some homes near U.S. Highway 90 had up to 2 feet 
  of water in them and FM 950 downstream from the gage was innundated and closed

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    40.7   Wed 02 PM     36.6   21.0   16.0   14.0

$$

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311 PM CDT WED APR 20 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  The Colorado River In Wharton
* until Saturday evening...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0215 PM Wednesday the stage was 42.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 47.3 feet by tomorrow  
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* At 48.0 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and 
  southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street...FM 102...and 
  U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable and several homes have 3 feet or 
  more of water in them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Colorado River
  Wharton              39    42.3   Wed 02 PM     47.0   45.9   38.6   23.2

$$

333 
WGUS84 KHGX 210246
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
946 PM CDT WED APR 20 2016


A river flood warning remains in effect for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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946 PM CDT WED APR 20 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0915 PM Wednesday the stage was 39.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow 
  late morning.
* At 39.0 feet...At levels above 39 feet moderate lowland flooding begins as 
  water from Columbus routes to near 18 feet downstream near Eagle Lake and 
  Garwood closing FM 950 with significant lowland flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2982 9672 2970 9648 2957 9636 2957 9647 2970 9659 2972 9672



&&


                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 PM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    39.5   Wed 09 PM     29.8   20.4   15.4   13.4

$$

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946 PM CDT WED APR 20 2016

...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Colorado River In Wharton
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0915 PM Wednesday the stage was 44.3 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 47.6 feet by Friday morning.
  The river will fall below flood stage Saturday early afternoon.
* At 48.0 feet...Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and 
  southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street...FM 102...and 
  U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable and several homes have 3 feet or 
  more of water in them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2957 9636 2930 9605 2910 9599 2910 9609 2930 9616 2957 9647



&&


                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 PM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Colorado River
  Wharton              39    44.3   Wed 09 PM     47.4   47.1   34.4   21.4

$$

842 
WGUS84 KHGX 211453
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX 
953 AM CDT THU APR 21 2016


The river flood warning has been cancelled for the Colorado River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. 

Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. 

Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few 
days.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

&&

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953 AM CDT THU APR 21 2016

The Flood Warning is canceled for
  The Colorado River near Columbus
* At 0930 AM Thursday the stage was 33.4 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 8:36 AM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 22.3 feet by
  Friday morning.
* At 34.0 feet...At levels above 34 feet minor lowland flooding begins as the 
  flood plain in the vicinity of the gage is innundated.



&&
                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 AM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Colorado River
  Columbus             34    33.4   Thu 09 AM     22.3   18.2   15.4   14.3

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
202 AM CDT MON APR 18 2016

.UPDATE...
CURRENTLY IN WARNING MODE. VERY HEAVY RAINS ACROSS SE TX TONIGHT
HAVE HELPED PRODUCE DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR PARTS OF THE REGION.
WATER IN HOMES AND HIGH WATER RESCUES UNDERWAY CURRENTLY. 41/45/
39/42/33

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
COLLEGE STATION (CLL)      75  66  78  66  81 / 100  90  60  20  40
HOUSTON (IAH)              77  67  77  67  82 /  90  90  70  30  50
GALVESTON (GLS)            75  70  75  70  77 /  70  80  80  30  30

&&

.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING
     ZONES: AUSTIN...BRAZORIA...BRAZOS...BURLESON...CHAMBERS...
     COLORADO...FORT BEND...GALVESTON...GRIMES...HARRIS...
     HOUSTON...JACKSON...LIBERTY...MADISON...MATAGORDA...
     MONTGOMERY...POLK...SAN JACINTO...TRINITY...WALKER...
     WALLER...WASHINGTON...WHARTON.

     COASTAL FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE
     FOLLOWING ZONES: BRAZORIA...CHAMBERS...GALVESTON...HARRIS...
     MATAGORDA.

GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE
     FOLLOWING ZONES: GALVESTON BAY...MATAGORDA BAY.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE
     FOLLOWING ZONES: WATERS FROM FREEPORT TO THE MATAGORDA SHIP
     CHANNEL 20 NM TO 60 NM...WATERS FROM FREEPORT TO THE
     MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 20 NM...WATERS FROM HIGH ISLAND
     TO FREEPORT 20 TO 60 NM...WATERS FROM HIGH ISLAND TO
     FREEPORT OUT 20 NM.

&&

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
548 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-181100-
AUSTIN-BRAZORIA-BRAZOS-BURLESON-CHAMBERS-COLORADO-FORT BEND-
GALVESTON-GRIMES-HARRIS-HOUSTON-JACKSON-LIBERTY-MADISON-MATAGORDA-
MONTGOMERY-POLK-SAN JACINTO-TRINITY-WALKER-WALLER-WASHINGTON-
WHARTON-
548 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER MAINLY LATE THIS
AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FOR AREAS WEST OF A HUNTSVILLE
...HOUSTON...GALVESTON LINE. PRIMARY THREATS WILL BE HAIL AND
DAMAGING WINDS ALTHOUGH THERE WILL BE A SMALL CHANCE AT A TORNADO.
THE HIGHER CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER LOOK TO BE MORE OVER CENTRAL
TEXAS THIS AFTERNOON.

FLASH FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE AND A FLASH FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN
ISSUED FOR AREAS NORTH AND WEST OF A COLUMBUS...BRENHAM...
HUNTSVILLE LINE.

COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE A PROBLEM FOR WESTERN PORTIONS OF
GALVESTON BAY INCLUDING COASTAL PARTS OF HARRIS AND GALVESTON
COUNTIES. COASTAL FLOOD WARNINGS EXTEND DOWN THE UPPER TEXAS COAST
AS TIDE LEVELS RUN ABOUT 2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE ASTRONOMICAL TIDES.
COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

FLASH FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS MAINLY
MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY. FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL LIKELY BE
EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE REST OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS INCLUDING HOUSTON
AND THE GULF COAST.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-181100-
GALVESTON BAY-MATAGORDA BAY-
WATERS FROM FREEPORT TO THE MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL 20 NM TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM FREEPORT TO THE MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM HIGH ISLAND TO FREEPORT 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM HIGH ISLAND TO FREEPORT OUT 20 NM-
548 AM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE UPPER TEXAS COAST
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR WINDS AROUND 20 TO 25 KNOTS AND SEAS
BUILDING ABOVE 7 FEET.

EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL CAUSE AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR RIP
CURRENTS ALONG GULF FACING BEACHES. A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS IN
EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING WITH TIDE LEVELS 1.5 TO 3 FEET
ABOVE NORMAL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL CONTINUE INTO MONDAY. RIP CURRENT
THREAT WILL CONTINUE THOUGH TUESDAY. ELEVATED TIDE LEVELS OF 1 TO
3 FEET ABOVE NORMAL WILL BE POSSIBLE MAINLY SUNDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1115 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

TXZ199-213-180500-
HARRIS TX-MONTGOMERY TX-
1115 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND
NORTH CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT...

AT 1114 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER
EASTERN ADDICKS PARK TEN...MOVING NORTH AT 30 MPH.

HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM. PUBLIC REPORTS OF PEA HAIL HAVE ACCOMPANIED THESE STORMS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
TOMBALL...JERSEY VILLAGE...HUNTERS CREEK VILLAGE...BUNKER HILL VILLAGE...
PINEY POINT VILLAGE...SPRING VALLEY...SPRING...THE WOODLANDS...SPRING
BRANCH WEST...GREATER GREENSPOINT...SPRING BRANCH NORTH...ADDICKS PARK
TEN...NORTHEASTERN ELDRIDGE / WEST OAKS...OAK RIDGE NORTH...HEDWIG
VILLAGE...SHENANDOAH...HILSHIRE VILLAGE...WILLOWBROOK...ACRES HOME AND
FAIRBANKS / NORTHWEST CROSSING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD
TO LOCALIZED FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED
ROADWAYS.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 10 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.

THIS STORM MAY INTENSIFY...SO BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO
STATIONS AND AVAILABLE TELEVISION STATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

&&

LAT...LON 2972 9550 2977 9570 3024 9560 3017 9530
TIME...MOT...LOC 0414Z 195DEG 24KT 2983 9558

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1117 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

TXZ198-199-211>213-180500-
GRIMES TX-AUSTIN TX-WALLER TX-HARRIS TX-MONTGOMERY TX-
1117 PM CDT SUN APR 17 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL WALLER...SOUTHEASTERN
GRIMES...SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...NORTHWESTERN HARRIS AND
SOUTHEASTERN AUSTIN COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT...

AT 1116 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER
WALLER...OR NEAR PRAIRIE VIEW...MOVING NORTH AT 30 MPH.

HALF INCH HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM. PUBLIC HAS REPORTED SMALL HAIL WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
PRAIRIE VIEW...PINEHURST...HOCKLEY...WALLER...MAGNOLIA...PINE ISLAND...SAN
FELIPE...MONTGOMERY...STAGECOACH...PATTISON...TODD MISSION...DOBBIN...
MONAVILLE...DACUS AND PLANTERSVILLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD
TO LOCALIZED FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED
ROADWAYS.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 10 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.

THIS STORM MAY INTENSIFY...SO BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO
STATIONS AND AVAILABLE TELEVISION STATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

&&

LAT...LON 3047 9558 2985 9585 2979 9609 3054 9595
TIME...MOT...LOC 0416Z 193DEG 25KT 3006 9589

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Houston/Galveston TX
256 AM CDT MON APR 18 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0233 AM     FLASH FLOOD      2 S BELLVILLE           29.92N  96.26W
04/18/2016                   AUSTIN             TX   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            FM2429 CLOSED SOUTH OF BELLVILLE DUE TO FLOODING.

&&

EVENT NUMBER HGX1600062

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Houston/Galveston TX
259 AM CDT MON APR 18 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0233 AM     FLASH FLOOD      4 ESE BELLVILLE         29.92N  96.20W
04/18/2016                   AUSTIN             TX   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER OVER FM529 AND FM331 EAST OF BELLVILLE. ROADS MAY
            BE CLOSED.

&&

EVENT NUMBER HGX1600063

39