Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 3 at 9:00AM CDT until September 3 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 7:00am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...East Central Polk County in southeastern Texas...
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 858 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms
with very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 6 and 16
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Alabama-Coushatta Reservation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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