Flood Warning until 07:00AM Friday
Flooding continues across portions of Southeast Texas in the wake of rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Though heavy rain has ended for now, flooding is still ongoing while waters gradually drain. Please continue to use caution while traveling - especially at night - and heed the advice of local officials. If you encounter flooded roads while traveling, turn around and find another way.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Chambers, Harris, Liberty and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. Local media have reported water rescues.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 500 PM CDT, Flooding has been reported in locations across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Southern Conroe, Humble, Tomball, Liberty, Dayton, Kingwood, Spring, Aldine, Greater Greenspoint, The Woodlands, Crosby, Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, Splendora, Patton Village, Roman Forest, Woodbranch, Ames, Daisetta and Hardin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHAMBERS, TX ... HARRIS, TX ... LIBERTY, TX ... MONTGOMERY, TX
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Address/Location
City of Cleveland, Texas
907 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 281-592-2667
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CLEVELANDTX followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning