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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

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:15AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased induration for the following rivers in Texas...West Fork San Jacinto near Conroe affecting Montgomery County.For the West Fork San Jacinto River...including Porter, SenderaRanch Road, Conroe, Humble, Sheldon...Major flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...West Fork San Jacinto near Conroe.* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.* IMPACTS...At 115.8 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 115.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 113.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagelate this morning to a crest of 116.2 feet late thisafternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrowmorning.- Flood stage is 115.8 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of116.1 feet on 12/19/1994.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or lawenforcement and request they pass this information to the NationalWeather Service when you can do so safely.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx.The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 315 AM CDT.

National Weather Service