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River Flood Warning 49, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this river flood warning at May 23, 2021, 8:32 AM CDT for Matagorda County, Wharton County, Texas. It took effect at May 24, 2021, 12:27 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 23, 2021, 8:32 AM CDT (13:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 24, 2021, 12:27 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 24, 2021, 9:26 AM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Matagorda County, TX, Wharton County, TX
The radar
The Houston radar (KHGX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:32 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 Tres Palacios River near Midfield (MTPT2). The gauge peaked at 21.04 ft at May 22, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 24 ft
- Moderate stage
- 26 ft
- Major stage
- 29 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08162600, 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 231332
FLWHGX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
832 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda
Counties.
For the Tres Palacios River...including Midfield...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.
&&
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832 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tres Palacios River near Midfield.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast rainfall today is expected to cause new rises on the Tres
Palacios River.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.9 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water
spills into the flood plain on the right upstream bank and covers
the meander point at the meander curve.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0
feet on 05/20/2000.
&&
LAT...LON 2905 9609 2892 9612 2884 9610 2884 9620
2892 9622 2905 9620
$$4 follow-up statements
065
WGUS44 KHGX 232038
FLWHGX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
338 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Sandy Creek near Cordele affecting Wharton, Jackson and Colorado
Counties.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda
Counties.
Lavaca River near Edna affecting Jackson County.
For the Tres Palacios River...including Midfield...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
For the Sandy Creek...including Cordele...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Lavaca River...including Komensky, Breslau, Hallettsville,
Edna...Moderate flooding is forecast.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM CDT.
&&
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338 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Sandy Creek near Cordele.
* From Monday morning to Wednesday evening.
* At 3:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.0 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins. Several
roads and bridges in the floodplain are flooded and dangerous and
livestock in the floodplain are threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0
feet on 10/14/1997.
&&
LAT...LON 2925 9644 2916 9649 2906 9652 2906 9662
2916 9659 2925 9654
$$
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338 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lavaca River near Edna.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 3:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 PM CDT Sunday was 23.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3 feet
early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with the
river one third of a mile wide near the Highway 59 bridge flooding
secondary roads and bridges along the river. Livestock are
isolated and potentially drown.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.3
feet on 05/08/1972.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Lavaca River
Edna 21.0 22.8 Sun 3 pm CDT 24.8 26.3 23.8
&&
LAT...LON 2908 9675 2908 9664 2886 9654 2886 9674
$$
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/MTPT2.2.ER.210524T0523Z.210525T0000Z.210526T0750Z.NO/
338 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until early Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tres Palacios River near Midfield.
* From late tonight to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 2:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 27.8 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water is over the road on FM 1468 near
Clemville, FM 2431 east of Midfield, and FM 2853 southeast of
Blessing all in Matagorda County with homes in the subdivisions of
El Dorado Country upstream and Oak Grove and Tres Palacios Oaks
downstream threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.9
feet on 05/08/1972.
&&
LAT...LON 2905 9609 2892 9612 2884 9610 2884 9620
2892 9622 2905 9620
$$474
WGUS84 KHGX 240127
FLSHGX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
827 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda
Counties.
Sandy Creek near Cordele affecting Wharton, Jackson and Colorado
Counties.
For the Tres Palacios River...including Midfield...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
For the Sandy Creek...including Cordele...Minor flooding is forecast.
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.
&&
TXC321-481-241330-
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/MTPT2.2.ER.210524T1815Z.210525T1200Z.210526T2100Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tres Palacios River near Midfield.
* From Monday afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 28.2 feet Tuesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water is over the road on FM 1468 near
Clemville, FM 2431 east of Midfield, and FM 2853 southeast of
Blessing all in Matagorda County with homes in the subdivisions of
El Dorado Country upstream and Oak Grove and Tres Palacios Oaks
downstream threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2
feet on 10/22/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 2905 9609 2892 9612 2884 9610 2884 9620
2892 9622 2905 9620
$$
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827 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sandy Creek near Cordele.
* From Tuesday afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday
afternoon to a crest of 18.8 feet Wednesday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins. Several
roads and bridges in the floodplain are flooded and dangerous and
livestock in the floodplain are threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 07/06/2007.
&&
LAT...LON 2925 9644 2916 9649 2906 9652 2906 9662
2916 9659 2925 9654
$$413
WGUS84 KHGX 240913
FLSHGX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, San Jacinto, Polk
and Trinity Counties.
Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County.
Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Chambers and Liberty
Counties.
East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney affecting Harris, Liberty
and Montgomery Counties.
San Bernard River near Sweeny affecting Brazoria County.
San Bernard River near Boling affecting Wharton, Fort Bend and
Brazoria Counties.
Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda
Counties.
San Bernard River Near East Bernard affecting Wharton, Fort Bend,
Austin and Colorado Counties.
Sandy Creek near Cordele affecting Wharton, Jackson and Colorado
Counties.
Navidad River at Strane Park affecting Jackson County.
Lavaca River near Edna affecting Jackson County.
For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Goodrich,
Romayor, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the East Fork San Jacinto River...including New Caney,
Cleveland...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the San Bernard River...including East Bernard, Sweeny, Boling...
Major flooding is forecast.
For the Sandy Creek...including Cordele...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Navidad River...including Sublime, Speaks, Morales, Strane
Park...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Lavaca River...including Komensky, Breslau, Hallettsville,
Edna...Moderate flooding is forecast.
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 930 AM CDT,
unless updates are needed prior.
&&
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 3:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 59.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 58.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:00 AM CDT Monday was 61.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 60.7 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 58.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the
vicinity of the gage with minor roads such as Chinquapin and
Riverside Roads beginning to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 60.7
feet on 02/28/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
East Fork San Jacinto
New Caney 58.0 59.9 Mon 3 am CDT 59.7 59.0 58.2
&&
LAT...LON 3024 9515 3024 9504 3007 9510 3007 9520
3014 9517
$$
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lavaca River near Edna.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 AM CDT Monday was 23.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with the
river one third of a mile wide near the Highway 59 bridge flooding
secondary roads and bridges along the river. Livestock are
isolated and potentially drown.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.2
feet on 11/02/1981.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Lavaca River
Edna 21.0 23.5 Mon 3 am CDT 25.5 26.0 25.7
&&
LAT...LON 2908 9675 2908 9664 2886 9654 2886 9674
$$
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Navidad River at Strane Park.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 AM CDT Monday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7 feet
early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins
threatening livestock and property in the river channel. The right
approach to the County Road 401 bridge is closed making travel
difficult.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0
feet on 05/30/2007.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Navidad River
Strane Park 24.0 25.5 Mon 3 am CDT 26.2 26.6 23.3
&&
LAT...LON 2909 9665 2901 9649 2901 9662 2909 9675
$$
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Trinity River at Riverside.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 135.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 133.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:30 AM CDT Monday was 135.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 135.0 feet
this morning.
* Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues as
significant backwater up Thomas Lake floods the lowest areas in
the Green Rich Shore Subdivision in Walker County with the boat
ramp completely inundated. The lowest lying areas in the Deep
River Plantation Subdivision and FM 980 northwest of Riverside are
threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 135.0
feet on 05/11/1966.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Trinity River
Riverside 133.5 135.0 Mon 3 am CDT 135.0 135.0 135.0
&&
LAT...LON 3097 9584 3096 9562 3093 9528 3082 9528
3087 9562 3088 9584
$$
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Bernard River near Sweeny.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:45 AM CDT Monday was 11.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water is within 5 feet of the top of the
dock at the Phillips Terminal near Sweeny. Tugs can not push
barges upstream and are unable to dock and there is widespread
inundation of the floodplain.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8
feet on 05/12/2019.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
San Bernard River
Sweeny 7.0 11.3 Mon 3 am CDT 14.5 14.7 12.6
&&
LAT...LON 2913 9566 2902 9554 2888 9543 2888 9553
2902 9565 2913 9577
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Bernard River near Boling.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:45 AM CDT Monday was 24.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.6 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding continues with
significant backwater flooding up Peach Creek and minor backwater
flooding up West Bernard Creek in Wharton County. Backwater
flooding up Snake Creek threatens low lying areas in the Tierra
Grande subdivision.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.0
feet on 09/01/2001.
&&
LAT...LON 2940 9592 2930 9584 2913 9566 2913 9577
2930 9595 2940 9605
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Trinity River at Liberty.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 AM CDT Monday was 28.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.7 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins as homes in
several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive
flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each
incremental rise in the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.7
feet on 05/27/1969.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Trinity River
Liberty 26.0 28.4 Mon 3 am CDT 28.7 28.6 28.5
&&
LAT...LON 3027 9475 2996 9470 2996 9487 3027 9489
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Trinity River near Moss Bluff.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:30 AM CDT Monday was 14.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 14.1 feet.
* Impact...At 15.2 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins in the
vicinity of the gage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2
feet on 10/22/1994.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Trinity River
Moss Bluff 12.2 14.1 Mon 3 am CDT 14.2 14.2 14.2
&&
LAT...LON 2996 9470 2979 9466 2979 9479 2996 9487
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tres Palacios River near Midfield.
* From this afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 28.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water
spills into the flood plain on the right upstream bank and covers
the meander point at the meander curve.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2
feet on 10/22/1984.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Tres Palacios River
Midfield 24.0 16.6 Mon 3 am CDT 28.2 25.9 20.3
&&
LAT...LON 2905 9609 2892 9612 2884 9610 2884 9620
2892 9622 2905 9620
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413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the San Bernard River Near East Bernard.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 3:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 21.0 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...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 History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.2
feet on 11/06/2002.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
San Bernard River
East Bernard 17.0 16.2 Mon 3 am CDT 19.1 21.0 19.6
&&
LAT...LON 2970 9625 2970 9605 2940 9592 2940 9605
2952 9611
$$
TXC089-239-481-242115-
/O.CON.KHGX.FL.W.0052.210525T2200Z-210527T0925Z/
/CODT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
413 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sandy Creek near Cordele.
* From Tuesday afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.8 feet Wednesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins. Several
roads and bridges in the floodplain are flooded and dangerous and
livestock in the floodplain are threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 07/06/2007.
&&
LAT...LON 2925 9644 2916 9649 2906 9652 2906 9662
2916 9659 2925 9654
$$974
WGUS84 KHGX 241426
FLSHGX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
926 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda
Counties.
TXC321-481-241530-
/O.CAN.KHGX.FL.W.0049.210524T1815Z-210524T1426Z/
/MTPT2.2.ER.210524T1815Z.210525T1200Z.210526T2100Z.NO/
926 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tres Palacios River near Midfield has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tres Palacios River near Midfield.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. This is below the flood stage of 24.0
feet. However, those near the riverbanks should still exercise
caution due to the higher than typical river flows.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Tres Palacios River
Midfield 24.0 15.5 Mon 8 am CDT 17.4 16.9 13.2
&&
LAT...LON 2905 9609 2892 9612 2884 9610 2884 9620
2892 9622 2905 9620
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 3:25 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Galveston, Matagorda | 16 hr |
| May 23, 3:37 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Wharton | 5 days |
| May 23, 3:38 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Colorado, Jackson, Wharton | 3 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.