Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 9:41AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 7:41am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula, Chambers, Colorado, Inland
Harris, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Southern Liberty and Waller.
* WHEN...Through Monday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas along the coast, especially Matagorda and Brazoria
Counties,received 6-8" of rainfall over the past three days.
These areas in particular are vulnerable to additional rounds
of rainfall over the next 24-48 hours, which brings the
potential for flash flooding. Rainfall rates are expected to
peak in the 3-4+" per hour range in the heaviest downpours.
Additional rainfall totals through late Monday are
anticipated to be in the 2 to 5 inches range along the
coastal counties and 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. Isolated higher
totals are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Chambers; Southern Liberty; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov