Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 5:18PM CDT until September 2 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWHGX
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Texas...
Southwestern Polk County in southeastern Texas...
West Central San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Walker County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 518 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 5 inches in 1 hour.
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...
New Waverly, Coldspring, Lake Livingston State Park and Evergreen.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Montgomery, TX; Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX; Walker, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov