Flood Warning issued June 16 at 7:51PM CDT until June 17 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Issue date: 2026-06-17T00:51+00:00
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye. * WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tonight to 10.8 feet early Friday morning. It will then rise to 10.9 feet Friday morning. It will fall to 10.0 feet Saturday morning. It will then rise to 10.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 03/23/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 10:06AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Issue date: 2026-06-16T15:06+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Grimes, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is an increased risk to lives and property due to flash flooding. Flash Flooding is likely and considerable flash flooding is possible. Northern portions of the watch area have received 4 to 6 inches or greater of rainfall already. An additional 4-7 inches of rain is expected areawide, with totals of 10"+ through midweek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
