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River Flood Warning 46, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this river flood warning at May 9, 2019, 4:25 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at May 10, 2019, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 9, 2019, 4:25 PM CDT (21:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 10, 2019, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 25, 2019, 1:39 PM CDT
- In force
- 15 days
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Houston County, TX, Madison County, TX, Trinity County, TX, Walker County, TX
The radar
The Houston radar (KHGX), 178 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:28 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 Crockett (CRKT2). The gauge peaked at 45.81 ft at May 21, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 35 ft
- Minor stage
- 41 ft
- Moderate stage
- 45 ft
- Major stage
- 48 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08065350, 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 May 9, 2:48 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 9, 2:48 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, May 9, 7:30 AM CDT, 8 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313- 335>338-101230- Austin-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-Coastal Brazoria- Coastal Galveston-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson- Coastal Matagorda-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- 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 PM today through 7 PM Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms should develop today along a stalled frontal boundary by this afternoon. Heavy rainfall will be possible and could result in flash flooding and additional rises on rivers and bayous. Damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 7 PM Saturday. Strong storms are possible through the weekend. A series of upper level disturbances coupled with a stalled front and abundant moisture will create a favorable environment for heavy rain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will be needed today. Emergency managers should also prepare for activation at various times through the remainder of the week. TXZ436>438-101230- Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula- Matagorda Islands- 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 PM today through 7 PM Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms should develop today along a stalled frontal boundary by this afternoon. Heavy rainfall will be possible and could result in flash flooding and additional rises on rivers and bayous. Damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. Elevated tide levels will approach 3.5 feet this morning. Minor coastal flooding will be possible, potentially impacting vulnerable locations such as Highway 87 and 124. A coastal flood advisory may be needed. Strong rip currents will also be possible along Gulf facing beaches. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Elevated tide levels near 3.5 feet will continue through the end of the week. Minor coastal flooding will be possible, potentially impacting vulnerable locations such as Highway 87 and 124. Strong rip currents will also be possible along Gulf facing beaches. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 7 PM Saturday. Strong storms are possible through the weekend. A series of upper level disturbances coupled with a stalled front and abundant moisture will create a favorable environment for heavy rain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will be needed today. Emergency managers should also prepare for activation at various times through the remainder of the week. GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-101230- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Galveston Bay-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- 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Some showers and thunderstorms will be possible today, and could produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A series of upper level disturbances will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms through the remainder of the week. Some storms could be strong with gusty winds, hail and periods of heavy rain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 12:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Houston | 45 min |
| May 9, 4:34 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | HGX | Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado and 17 more | 59 hr |
| May 9, 6:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Wharton | 51 min |
| May 9, 6:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Harris | 48 min |
| May 9, 6:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | San Jacinto | 40 min |
| May 9, 6:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Fort Bend, Harris, Waller | 2 hr |
| May 9, 6:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Austin | 48 min |
Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Texas, 2019Every river flood warning in 2019
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.