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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

819 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024



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Brazos TX-Grimes TX-Houston TX-Madison TX-

819 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT THIS 

EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAZOS, NORTHWESTERN GRIMES, SOUTHWESTERN 

HOUSTON AND MADISON COUNTIES...



At 819 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 

producing heavy rain in  Madison County. Between 2 and 4 inches of 

rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 

possible in the warned area, especially with any training storms. 

Flash flooding is already occurring.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.



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...

  Madisonville and North Zulch.



This includes the following Low Water Crossings...

Democrat Road at Navasota River , Democrat Road at Sand Creek , Farm 

to Market 978 at Mustang Creek and FM 978 (Woodrow Ave).



County dispatch reported numerous road closers and flash flooding 

ongoing across Madison county.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3082 9624 3094 9610 3109 9588 3109 9576

      3114 9577 3116 9573 3112 9551 3094 9568

      3080 9598 3076 9620



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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