Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 1:17PM CDT until September 6 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Austin County in southeastern Texas...
East Central Colorado County in southeastern Texas...
Northern Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
Harris County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
Northeastern Wharton County in southeastern Texas...
* WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 117 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Stafford, Katy, Richmond, Brookshire,
Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village,
Pecan Grove, Mission Bend, Eldridge / West Oaks and Town West.
- 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:
Austin, TX; Colorado, TX; Fort Bend, TX; Harris, TX; Waller, TX; Wharton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov