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River Flood Warning 22, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

March 28, 2018Chambers County, Liberty County, Texas

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this river flood warning at Mar 28, 2018, 8:35 PM CDT for Chambers County, Liberty County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 31, 2018, 9:04 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2018, 8:35 PM CDT (01:35 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2018, 9:04 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2018, 8:27 PM CDT
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Chambers County, TX, Liberty County, TX

The radar

The Houston radar (KHGX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Trinity River near Moss Bluff (MBFT2).

Action stage
9.2 ft
Minor stage
12.2 ft
Moderate stage
15.2 ft
Major stage
17.2 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08067100, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 28, 6:51 PM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 6:51 PM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 28, 4:15 AM CDT, 16 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
415 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>199-210>212-291200-
Austin-Brazos-Burleson-Colorado-Grimes-Houston-Madison-Montgomery-
Polk-San Jacinto-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington-
415 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A slow moving storm system will bring increasing shower and thunderstorm
chances to the area. Locally heavy rainfall along with some strong to
severe thunderstorms will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms will come to an end early Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation might be needed today.

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-TXZ200-213-214-226-227-235>238-291200-
Brazoria-Chambers-
Coastal waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport out 20 NM-
Fort Bend-Galveston-Galveston Bay-Harris-Jackson-Liberty-
Matagorda-Matagorda Bay-
Waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport from 20 to 60 NM-
Wharton-
415 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A slow moving storm system will bring increasing shower and thunderstorm
chances to the area. Locally heavy rainfall along with some strong to
severe thunderstorms will be possible. Moderate to strong southerly
winds, elevated seas and an elevated rip current risk will persist.
Small craft advisories may be needed at times. Elevated surf along
area beaches will increase the rip current risk, especially near structures
such as jetties, piers and rock groins. Swim near a lifeguard.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms will come to an end Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation might be needed today through early Thursday morning.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 28, 3:06 PM CDT, 5 hours 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
306 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

TXZ210-282045-
Colorado TX-
306 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR CENTRAL COLORADO COUNTY UNTIL 345 PM
CDT...

At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Sublime, or 13 miles southwest of Columbus, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Eagle Lake, Sheridan, Altair and Rock Island.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2986 9655 2958 9634 2942 9664 2958 9679
      2958 9681 2959 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 223DEG 46KT 2955 9670
Special weather statement, Mar 28, 4:19 PM CDT, 4 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
419 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

TXZ211>213-226-227-282145-
Waller TX-Wharton TX-Harris TX-Fort Bend TX-Austin TX-
419 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
San Felipe, or near Sealy, moving east at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Katy, Sealy, Brookshire, Eldridge / West Oaks, southwestern Addicks
Park Ten, Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison, Weston
Lakes and Cinco Ranch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2959 9611 2980 9620 3000 9577 2974 9565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 248DEG 20KT 2974 9608
Special weather statement, Mar 28, 4:59 PM CDT, 3 hours 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
459 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

TXZ199-213-227-282230-
Harris TX-Fort Bend TX-Montgomery TX-
459 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tomball to near Addicks Park Ten. Movement
was east at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Tomball, Jersey Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village,
Pinehurst, Spring Branch North, The Woodlands, Spring Branch West,
Addicks Park Ten, Eldridge / West Oaks, Spring Valley, Oak Ridge
North, Hedwig Village, Shenandoah, Stagecoach, The Woodlands
Pavillion, Spring Branch Central, Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing,
Willowbrook and Hooks Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 3022 9543 2973 9552 2975 9577 3020 9568
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 254DEG 26KT 3007 9564 2988 9569
Special weather statement, Mar 28, 5:27 PM CDT, 3 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
527 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

TXZ199-200-213-282300-
Liberty TX-Harris TX-Montgomery TX-
527 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Greater Greenspoint, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Humble, Dayton, Aldine, Northside / Northline, Kingwood, Greater
Greenspoint, Spring, Barrett, Crosby, Patton Village, Roman Forest,
Woodbranch, Plum Grove, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Eastex /
Jensen Area, Hidden Valley, Acres Home, Atascocita, Lake Houston Dam
and Lake Houston.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through
flooded roadways.

These storms 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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2983 9549 3003 9552 3026 9501 2990 9485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 241DEG 32KT 2993 9543
Special weather statement, Mar 28, 7:58 PM CDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
758 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

TXZ195>198-290145-
Washington TX-Brazos TX-Grimes TX-Burleson TX-
758 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Somerville, or 14 miles southeast of Caldwell, moving northeast at 55
mph.

The main threat from any evening storms will be high rainfall rates
across areas that have already picked up 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain
over the past 24 hours. It will take no more than an additional inch
to two inch per hour rates to induce overnight flooding. Winds in
excess of 30 mph could also possible within the strongest storms.

Locations impacted include...
College Station, Bryan, Somerville, Snook, Kurten, Millican, Lake
Somerville Dam, Kyle Field, Wellborn, Lyons and Carlos.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through
flooded roadways.

These storms 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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 3026 9658 3034 9666 3079 9626 3059 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 224DEG 48KT 3040 9651
Special weather statement, Mar 28, 8:32 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
832 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

TXZ176-177-196-198-290200-
Walker TX-Madison TX-Brazos TX-Grimes TX-
832 PM CDT WED MAR 28 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER STATEMENT FOR NORTHERN GRIMES...EASTERN
BRAZOS... SOUTHWESTERN HOUSTON...EASTERN MADISON AND NORTHWESTERN
WALKER COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT...

At 831 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Bedias, or 18 miles east of College Station,
moving northeast at 60 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Bedias, Iola and Carlos.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 3108 9572 3108 9569 3104 9564 3102 9567
      3102 9566 3099 9568 3093 9564 3093 9562
      3097 9556 3090 9549 3054 9605 3067 9619
      3109 9574
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 228DEG 52KT 3070 9603

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 7:29 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXPolk, San Jacinto35 hr
Mar 28, 7:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXBrazos47 min
Mar 28, 8:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXBrazos, Burleson, Grimes3 hr
Mar 28, 8:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXMadison28 min
Mar 28, 8:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXChambers, Liberty9 days
Mar 28, 8:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXMadison, Walker48 hr
Mar 28, 8:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXHardin, Liberty, Polk3 days
Mar 28, 8:35 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXBurleson, Washington37 hr
Mar 28, 8:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXHouston48 min
Mar 28, 9:18 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningHGXBrazos, Burleson, Grimes, Washington3 hr
Mar 28, 9:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXGrimes, Walker41 min
Mar 28, 10:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningHGXGrimes, Houston, Madison, Montgomery, Trinity, Walker3 hr
Mar 28, 10:09 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXHouston, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity3 hr
Mar 28, 11:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXMatagorda43 min
Mar 28, 11:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXBrazos, Burleson43 min
Mar 28, 11:33 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningHGXHouston, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity3 hr
Mar 28, 11:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXBrazoria44 min
Mar 29, 12:04 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningHGXAustin, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison and 4 more3 hr
Mar 29, 12:49 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXJackson, Wharton41 min
Mar 29, 1:03 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXAustin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Liberty and 6 more3 hr
Mar 29, 1:06 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXColorado, Fort Bend, Jackson, Wharton39 min
Mar 29, 1:16 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXWaller32 hr
Mar 29, 1:21 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXJackson, Wharton3 hr
Mar 29, 1:21 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXHarris, Waller24 hr
Mar 29, 1:27 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX93 min
Mar 29, 1:40 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningHGXMontgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker5 hr
Mar 29, 1:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXBrazoria, Matagorda59 min
Mar 29, 1:52 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXBrazoria, Fort Bend, Jackson, Matagorda, Wharton38 min
Mar 29, 1:58 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX2 hr
Mar 29, 2:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXChambers, Harris, Liberty56 min
Mar 29, 2:08 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXBrazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty3 hr
Mar 29, 2:09 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXBrazoria, Fort Bend, Jackson, Matagorda, Wharton3 hr
Mar 29, 2:13 AM CDTTornado WarningHGXBrazoria, Fort Bend17 min
Mar 29, 2:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXBrazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda32 min
Mar 29, 2:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXLiberty, Polk, San Jacinto3 days
Mar 29, 2:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXChambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty39 min
Mar 29, 2:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXBrazoria, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda39 min
Mar 29, 2:56 AM CDTTornado WarningHGXGalveston19 min
Mar 29, 3:01 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXBrazoria, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda119 min
Mar 29, 3:12 AM CDTTornado WarningHGXGalveston18 min
Mar 29, 3:31 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXChambers, Galveston14 min
Mar 29, 3:32 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX58 min
Mar 29, 3:49 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX56 min
Mar 29, 3:57 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXAustin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Liberty and 6 more3 hr
Mar 29, 4:59 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX61 min
Mar 29, 5:37 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXMontgomery51 hr
Mar 29, 5:37 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXHarris, Montgomery4 days
Mar 29, 6:53 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXHarris, Liberty, Montgomery5 days
Mar 29, 6:53 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXMontgomery41 hr
Mar 29, 7:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXMontgomery61 hr
Mar 29, 9:30 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXHarris24 hr
Mar 29, 9:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningHGXLiberty, Polk, San Jacinto57 hr
Mar 29, 4:15 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryHGX6 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.