Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this river flood warning at Feb 22, 2017, 7:02 AM CST for Austin County, Fort Bend County, Wharton County, Texas. It took effect at Feb 22, 2017, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 51 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 22, 2017, 7:02 AM CST (13:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 22, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2017, 3:00 PM CST
- In force
- 51 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Austin County, TX, Fort Bend County, TX, Wharton County, TX
The radar
The Houston radar (KHGX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point San Bernard River at East Bernard (EBBT2).
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 23 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS44 KHGX 221302
FLWHGX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX
702 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers...
San Bernard River Near East Bernard affecting the following counties in
Texas...Austin...Fort Bend...Wharton
For San Bernard River at East Bernard, Minor flooding is forecasted.
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.
&&
TXC015-157-481-230102-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FL.W.0021.170222T2000Z-170224T2100Z/
/EBBT2.1.ER.170222T2000Z.170223T0600Z.170224T0900Z.NO/
702 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The San Bernard River Near East Bernard.
* from this afternoon to Friday afternoon...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0600 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to
near 17.4 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood
stage by Friday morning.
* At 17.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with
minor roads along the river inundated. Backwater flooding up Britt Branch and
Bratcher Slough begins.
&&
LAT...LON 2970 9625 2970 9605 2940 9592 2940 9605
2952 9611 2970 9625
$$3 follow-up statements
935
WGUS84 KHGX 221518
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX
918 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017
A river flood warning remains in effect for the Bedias Creek...Lavaca River...
San Bernard River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede.
Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route.
Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few
days.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.
&&
TXC015-157-481-231518-
/O.EXT.KHGX.FL.W.0021.170222T1800Z-170225T0000Z/
/EBBT2.1.ER.170222T1800Z.170223T0600Z.170224T1200Z.NO/
918 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Friday evening...The Flood Warning continues for
The San Bernard River Near East Bernard
* until Friday evening...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0900 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to
near 17.2 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood
stage by Friday morning.
* At 17.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with
minor roads along the river inundated. Backwater flooding up Britt Branch and
Bratcher Slough begins.
&&
LAT...LON 2970 9625 2970 9605 2940 9592 2940 9605
2952 9611 2970 9625
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stage Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
San Bernard River
East Bernard 17 16.8 Wed 09 AM 17.2 17.0 16.2 15.1
$$
TXC313-471-221548-
/O.CAN.KHGX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170223T0300Z/
/MDST2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017
The Flood Warning is canceled for
The Bedias Creek near Madisonville
* At 0845 AM Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 18.7 feet. The river will
continue to fall to 15.5 feet by .
* At 19.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel
in the vicinity of the gage.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9586 3093 9578 3096 9562 3087 9562 3083 9578 3080 9586
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stage Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Bedias Creek
Madisonville 19 18.2 Wed 09 AM 15.5 13.1 11.0 9.3
$$
TXC239-221548-
/O.CAN.KHGX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170223T0051Z/
/EDNT2.1.ER.170221T1927Z.170222T0545Z.170222T1143Z.NO/
918 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017
The Flood Warning is canceled for
The Lavaca River Near Edna
* At 0815 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 5:43 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.3 feet by Thursday.
&&
LAT...LON 2908 9675 2908 9664 2886 9654 2886 9674
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stage Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Lavaca River
Edna 21 19.9 Wed 08 AM 10.3 8.0 7.6 7.3
$$668
WGUS84 KHGX 230211
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX
811 PM CST WED FEB 22 2017
A river flood warning remains in effect for the Lake Creek...San Bernard 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.
&&
TXC339-231030-
/O.EXT.KHGX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170223T1030Z/
/FCWT2.1.ER.170222T1745Z.170222T2300Z.170223T0430Z.UU/
811 PM CST WED FEB 22 2017
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning continues for
The Lake Creek at The Woodlands
* until late tonight...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0745 PM Wednesday the stage was 138.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 138.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3026 9562 3028 9550 3025 9550 3023 9561
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 6 PM
Location Stage Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
West Fork San Jacinto River
The Woodlands 138 138.3 Wed 08 PM 134.8 133.3 130.4 127.8
$$
TXC015-157-481-240211-
/O.EXT.KHGX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170224T0600Z/
/EBBT2.1.ER.170222T1900Z.170223T0600Z.170223T1800Z.NO/
811 PM CST WED FEB 22 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The San Bernard River Near East Bernard
* until late Thursday night...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0700 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...Cresting around flood stage tonight. The river will fall below flood stage by
early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 17.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with
minor roads along the river inundated. Backwater flooding up Britt Branch and
Bratcher Slough begins.
&&
LAT...LON 2970 9625 2970 9605 2940 9592 2940 9605
2952 9611 2970 9625
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 6 PM
Location Stage Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
San Bernard River
East Bernard 17 16.9 Wed 07 PM 16.8 15.9 14.6 13.1
$$058
WGUS84 KHGX 231423
FLSHGX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX
823 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017
The river flood warning has been cancelled for the San Bernard 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.
&&
TXC015-157-481-231453-
/O.CAN.KHGX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170224T0600Z/
/EBBT2.1.ER.170222T1900Z.170222T2000Z.170222T2200Z.NO/
823 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017
The Flood Warning is canceled for
The San Bernard River Near East Bernard
* At 0800 AM Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 16:00 PM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 15.3 feet by .
* At 17.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with
minor roads along the river inundated. Backwater flooding up Britt Branch and
Bratcher Slough begins.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 6 AM
Location Stage Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
San Bernard River
East Bernard 17 16.2 Thu 08 AM 15.3 13.2 8.3 6.9
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 8:50 PM CST | River Flood Warning | HGX | Madison, Walker | 24 hr |
| Feb 22, 2:30 PM CST | River Flood Warning | HGX | Montgomery | 14 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.