Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:14AM CDT until June 18 at 4:36AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 8:14am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
San Bernard River near Sweeny affecting Brazoria County.
For the San Bernard River...including Sweeny...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Bernard River near Sweeny.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Lazy G RV Boat Ramp takes on water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.3
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.4 feet on 12/14/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Brazoria, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov