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FLWHGX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX
240 PM CDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity for the following 
rivers in ...
  West Fork San Jacinto near Porter affecting 

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For the West Fork San Jacinto River, at Porter, Major flooding is occuring and 
is expected to continue.  


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along these streams should keep alert to rising water and
take all precautions to protect their property. Do not drive or walk into 
flooded areas the depth and water velocity could be too great for you to cross 
safely. Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate 
route. Livestock and equipment should be removed from the flood plain 
immediately.



Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.

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240 PM CDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The West Fork San Jacinto near Porter
* from late tonight until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 0146 PM Sunday the stage was 76.3 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 81.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow morning and
  continue to rise to near 92.9 feet by Tuesday before midnight.



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                     Flood  Observed             Forecast 6 PM
Location             Stage  Stage   Day Time     Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

West Fork San Jacinto River
  Porter               81    76.3   Sun 02 PM     79.1   87.2   92.9   91.2
 
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LAT...LON 3023 9536 3015 9529 3008 9536 3018 9543


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