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River Flood Warning 47, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this river flood warning at Oct 14, 2018, 2:17 AM CDT for Madison County, Walker County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 14, 2018, 5:48 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 14, 2018, 2:17 AM CDT (07:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 14, 2018, 5:48 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 18, 2018, 9:12 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Madison County, TX, Walker County, TX
The radar
The Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 157 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:19 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 Bedias Creek near Madisonville (MDST2). The gauge peaked at 25.28 ft at Oct 14, 2018, 6:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 19 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08065800, 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 Oct 13, 11:59 PM CDT, 2 hours 18 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 13, 11:59 PM CDT, 2 hours 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1159 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018
.UPDATE...
Nearly stationary line storms across the Caldwell-College
Station-Huntsville to Groveton line. Overall trend is slight
weakening this last hour but the grounds there are very wet after
all of this rainfall. Band being fed by nearly linear moist flow
over the outflow boundary. PW remains high in a narrow band
feeding into this but the good news is the guidance slows the flow
into the feature over the coming 6 hours. Daytime heating tomorrow
will likely reignite storms over this area. Dual Pol estimates
show wide swath of 3" with a band of 5-6.5"...legacy is hail
contaminated. Flash flooding threat to continue tonight across the
general area mentioned above.
45
&&
.AVIATION...
Impacts from TSRA across the CLL/UTS terminals through 11z then
expect a lull before heating quickly reignites storms in the these
areas. VCTS/VCSH across these terminals more or less through the
next 20 hrs. Further south expect MVFR ceilings to expand
southward and with 1500-2500ft deck through 10-12z. Have limited
development of shra/tsra for IAH southward given the strong cap in
place. Cold front looks like it is track for IAH around 15-21z
Monday...winds should back Monday morning prior to the fropa.
45
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1018 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018/
DISCUSSION...
Convection along/near the stationary boundary is continuing to sag
south into the CWA this evening. The thinking is that the activity
will be weakening as it moves further into SE TX. Current grids do
look to be on track, so only minor tweaks were made for the update
at this time. 41
PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 355 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018/
A line of discrete storm cells firing up in southwest-to-
northeast fashion downstream of a ragged band of severe
thunderstorms traveling east through northeast Texas. Tornado
Watch 414 is in effect through 8 PM for our extreme northeastern
counties of Madison, Houston and Trinity. The cells that have
traveled through Colorado County this afternoon have exhibited
deep, albeit weak, rotation with the main threat from these storms
being hail to the size of quarters. Lower level veering of winds
will turn updrafts and keep this tornadic threat alive through the
remainder of the daylight hours. Quite the tight onshore gradient
south of the warm "slash" stationary boundary draped across north
central Texas that is producing areawide robust 10 to 20 mph
winds. Despite these winds there has been enough sun to warm many
back up into the upper 80s. As the remnants of Sergio travels out
of northeastern Texas as an MCS late tonight, the 1030-ish surface
high over the northern Rockies will aid in pushing a decent cold
front through the region on Monday. In the meanwhile, Sunday's
weather will again be very warm (middle to upper 80s) with the
greatest rain chances occurring across our far northern counties,
or in the vicinity of this weak surface boundary that will provide
the needed focus for scattered -TSRA activity.
A cold front is forecast to travel across the region on Monday.
The backing cooler and drier air mass will be very shallow in
nature, likely less than 3 or 4 thousand feet (sub 85H) in depth.
This will create an overrunning situation that will persist over
several days; periods of light rain with spotty showers the
majority of the work week. If you prefer a touch of Seattle in
your weather, then next week will be a winner for you! As the 85H
front hangs back over north and central Texas...southwestern
winds riding up and over entrenched near surface northeasterlies
will create overcast, wet and cool conditions as head into the
second half of October. Northern communities will remain in the
50s all day with a small differential between diurnal extremes as
overnights cool into the upper 40s. Daytime readings in the 60s
and overnights falling to the low to mid 50s by morning (around
60 at coast). This raw and wet weather will likely hang around
through the next frontal passage timed for next weekend. So, high
POPs for low QPF and, after experiencing 4 to 6 degree above
normal average temperatures during the first half of October,
southeastern Texas temperatures will fall to much below
average(low 70s is the norm, forecasting upper 50s). 31
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL) 73 88 57 58 51 / 60 40 50 70 80
Houston (IAH) 75 89 69 71 60 / 20 20 20 70 60
Galveston (GLS) 80 88 77 78 68 / 20 10 20 70 70
&&
.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Coastal Flood Advisory until 6 PM CDT Sunday for the following
zones: Brazoria Islands...Galveston Island and Bolivar
Peninsula.
GM...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION until 5 AM CDT Sunday for
the following zones: Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM...Coastal waters from
High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM...Matagorda Bay...
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20
to 60 NM...Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20
to 60 NM.
&&
Discussion...41
Aviation/Marine...45Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 13, 6:11 AM CDT, 20 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 611 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018 TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>213-226-227-235>238-300-141115- Austin-Brazos-Burleson-Colorado-Fort Bend-Grimes-Houston- Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-Inland Harris-Inland Jackson- Inland Matagorda-Madison-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Polk- San Jacinto-Southern Liberty-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington- Wharton- 611 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a slight risk of severe storms for areas north and west of Houston. The primary area of an isolated severe storm will be from Wharton to College Station. The main threat will be straight line wind damage but a weak tornado cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A cold front is expected to push into the area Monday with showers and thunderstorms along it. Severe weather is not expected with these storms although a few strong storms may be possible on Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed today. GMZ350-355-370-375-141115- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 611 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Southerly winds are expected to increase tonight and small craft exercise caution or advisories may be needed. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A cold front should push off the coast late Monday into Tuesday with increasing northerly winds behind it. Small craft advisories may be needed for rough conditions behind the front. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected. TXZ214-313-335>338-141115- Chambers-Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-Coastal Harris- Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda- 611 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Southerly winds should increase today and tonight. This may push tide levels higher along western and northern portions of Galveston Bay and through Matagorda Bay. Coastal flood advisory may be needed if low lying areas begin to flood during high tides. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday A cold front should push off the coast with strong northerly winds behind it Monday night into Tuesday. Thunderstorms may accompany the front but should be below severe levels. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. TXZ436>438-141115- Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula- Matagorda Islands- 611 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Southerly winds should increase today and tonight. This may push tide levels higher to between 1.5 to 2 feet by this evening into tonight. This means coastal flooding may be possible during high tides this afternoon and tonight. A coastal flood watch is in effect for the Gulf facing beaches of Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island. Coastal flooding and wave run up may extend further down the coast. Rip currents may also be strong along the beaches today into Sunday. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday The potential for coastal flooding, wave run up and rip currents will be possible through Sunday into Monday until a cold front pushes off the coast. The front should allow for strong northerly winds behind it and small craft advisories will be needed for the coastal waters. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Oct 13, 11:15 PM CDT, 3 hours 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1115 PM CDT SAT OCT 13 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1050 PM FLOOD MIDWAY 31.03N 95.75W
10/13/2018 MADISON TX LAW ENFORCEMENT
ROADWAYS NEAR BURNS RD AND SH 21 IMPASSABLE
1050 PM FLOOD KURTEN 30.79N 96.26W
10/13/2018 BRAZOS TX LAW ENFORCEMENT
WATER ON ROADWAYS NEAR FM2038 AND DEMOCRAT ROAD
&&
EVENT NUMBER HGX1800186
EVENT NUMBER HGX1800187
41Special weather statement, Oct 14, 12:36 AM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1236 AM CDT SUN OCT 14 2018
TXZ164-179-140615-
Polk TX-Trinity TX-
1236 AM CDT SUN OCT 14 2018
...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...
At 1236 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Apple Springs, moving east at 25 mph.
Half inch hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Apple Springs.
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 3102 9506 3119 9512 3126 9489 3123 9486
3121 9486 3118 9485 3116 9485 3115 9486
3113 9480 3111 9475 3111 9472 3109 9466
3110 9465 3109 9464 3109 9462 3108 9461
TIME...MOT...LOC 0536Z 255DEG 21KT 3113 9501Local storm report, Oct 14, 1:57 AM CDT, 20 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 7:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Houston, Madison | 40 min |
| Oct 13, 8:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Brazos, Houston, Madison | 117 min |
| Oct 13, 10:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HGX | Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Trinity and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Oct 14, 12:33 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Trinity, Walker | 3 hr |
| Oct 14, 12:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Angelina | 39 min |
| Oct 14, 1:35 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HGX | Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Trinity and 1 more | 4 hr |
| Oct 14, 1:44 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Trinity and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Oct 14, 5:32 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HGX | Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Trinity and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Oct 14, 8:35 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Trinity, Walker | 44 days |
| Oct 14, 2:34 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Chambers, Liberty | 46 days |
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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.