Waarschuwingen

Flood Watch issued May 16 at 12:27AM CDT until May 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of north central Texas, including the followingcounties, Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Ellis, Falls, Freestone, Hill,Johnson, Limestone, McLennan, Navarro, Anderson, Henderson, Leon,Milam, and Robertson.* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Friday morning.* 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 become flooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Rainfall totals of 1.5 to 3 inches, with isolated higheramounts up to 5 inches.You should monitor later 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

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 9:32AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Trinity River Near Long Lake (Oakwood) affecting Leon, Freestoneand Anderson Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood).* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Moderate flooding of ranches along theriver is expected. The coffield prison farm and ranch lands willbe moderately flooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 39.8 feet.- Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet.- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 35.9 feet Tuesdaymorning.Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/FWD.

National Weather Service