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Flood Watch issued May 2 at 5:31PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingareas, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston, InlandHarris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto,Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington.* WHEN...Through Friday 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.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Though heavy rain has waned this afternoon, the environmentremains favorable for additional heavy rainfall. Modelguidance suggests potential for heavier rains in the watcharea overnight and tomorrow. Any further rainfall would atbest slow the recission of existing floodwaters, and at worstwould aggravate this flooding. Saturated soils will result ina greater risk of flash flooding, even at rain rates thattypically do not cause problems in this area. 1-2 inches ofnew rainfall are possible with isolated totals of up to 3-4inches.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou 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.

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Flood Warning issued May 2 at 5:00PM CDT until May 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TXFlooding continues across portions of Southeast Texas in the wakeof rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Though heavy rain hasended for now, flooding is still ongoing while waters graduallydrain. Please continue to use caution while traveling - especiallyat night - and heed the advice of local officials. If you encounterflooded roads while traveling, turn around and find another way.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingcounties, Grimes, Houston, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Polk, SanJacinto, Trinity and Walker.* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roadsremain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundatedwith water and may not be passable. It will take several hours forall the water from these storms to work through local drainagesystems in urban areas. Local media have reported water rescues.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 500 PM CDT, Flooding has been reported in locations acrossthe warned area.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Conroe, Huntsville, Cleveland, Willis, Livingston, Shepherd,Panorama Village, Onalaska, Cut And Shoot, Groveton, NewWaverly, Coldspring, Point Blank, Montgomery, Riverside,Goodrich, North Cleveland, Huntsville State Park, LakeLivingston State Park and West Livingston.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.

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