Flood Watch Issued for Portions of South Central and Southeast Texas
A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX for portions of south central and southeast Texas. The watch is in effect from June 15 at 8:16 PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00 AM CDT, due to the potential for life-threatening flash flooding from excessive rainfall.
The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central and southeast Texas. This watch, which began on June 15 at 8:16 PM CDT, is set to continue until June 18 at 7:00 AM CDT. There is a potential for life-threatening flash flooding across the watch area.
The Flood Watch covers regions in south central and southeast Texas, including Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton. Additional affected areas include Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Jackson, Coastal Matagorda, Galveston Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Jackson, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Northern Liberty, and Southern Liberty. The flooding is caused by excessive rainfall.
Northern portions of the watch area have already received between 4 to 6 inches or more of rainfall. An additional 4 to 7 inches of rain is anticipated areawide, with total accumulations possibly exceeding 10 inches through midweek.
This excessive runoff may lead to the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and the flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. There is an increased danger to lives and property due to flash flooding, with flash flooding likely and considerable flash flooding possible.