...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Brazos and Grimes.

* WHEN...Until 815 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 603 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in
the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Reports have been received of water beginning to cover the
feeder roads along Highway 6 in Navasota.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Navasota.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

Navasota River near Normangee affecting Madison, Grimes and
Brazos Counties.

For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Major flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Navasota River near Normangee.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as three
channels merge into one below State Highway 21. There is
widespread inundation of the flood plain in the vicinity of the
gage with the river more than 1.5 miles wide. Long Trussel Road in
northeast Brazos County below State Highway 21 becomes inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM CDT Thursday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
feet this morning. It will then rise to 20.2 feet Saturday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.2 feet on 04/14/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (4 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Navasota River
Normangee     15.0  15.9  Thu 4 am CDT 15.6  19.5  20.2


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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Colorado, Grimes,
Houston, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty,
Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller and
Washington.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms is expected
to develop over Southeast Texas tonight once again. Grounds
are very saturated, so any additional rainfall will be slow
to drain. This can more easily lead to street flooding and
additional rises on area rivers, creeks and streams.
Additional rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches can be expected.
Isolated higher amounts will be possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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