Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 1:38AM CDT until September 2 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
FFWHGX
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Polk County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 415 AM CDT.
* At 138 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Segno.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Polk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov