Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 4 at 9:38PM CDT until September 5 at 12:46PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Menard Creek near Rye affecting Liberty, Hardin and Polk Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as
low-lying areas along the creek are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage after
midnight and continue a gradual fall.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5
feet on 06/27/1999.
- 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 Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Hardin, TX; Liberty, TX; Polk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov