Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 12:47PM CDT until July 15 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following counties, in south central Texas, Jackson. In
southeast Texas, Wharton.
* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1247 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This is causing
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
El Campo, Wharton, Pierce and Danevang.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jackson, TX; Wharton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov