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Flood Watch issued May 5 at 4:07AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TXA new round of heavy rainfall is moving into the area from thenorthwest very early this morning, and will continue to make its wayacross Southeast Texas today. An additional 1 to 3 inches ofrainfall is expected across broad areas, with isolated higheramounts of 4 to 8 inches possible within the watch area. This maylead to flash flooding, especially in vulnerable areas, andexacerbate already swollen rivers and streams around the area.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingareas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Coastal Harris,Colorado, Grimes, Houston, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery,Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity,Walker, Waller and Washington.* WHEN...Through this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-watercrossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and floodingof creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams arerunning high and could flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- A new round of heavy rainfall is moving into the area fromthe northwest very early this morning, and will continue tomake its way across Southeast Texas today. Because ofmultiple rounds of heavy rain over the past week, floodingmay be seen earlier than would be expected under typicalconditions. Rainfall today will continue to exacerbateexisting river flooding.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service