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County of Wharton, Texas
Monday December 10th, 2018 :: 07:16 p.m. CST

Alert

Flood Warning until 02:00PM Tuesday

A river flood warning remains in effect for the San Bernard River. The Flood Warning continues for The San Bernard River Near East Bernard

* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is canceled.

* At 600 PM Monday the stage was 17.4 feet.

* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Tuesday 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FORT BEND, TX ... AUSTIN, TX ... WHARTON, TX ... COLORADO, TX

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
County of Wharton, Texas
309 E Milam St
Wharton, TX 77488

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 979-532-9001

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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