Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 3 at 6:38AM CDT until September 3 at
Affecting Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX
In effect until: Sep 3, 2026, 1:45 PM
Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX
Likely impact across 2 counties in TX; effects through 1:45 PM.
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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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Polk County in southeastern Texas... Central San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas... * WHEN...Until 845 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable especially along FM 3128 northeast of Coldspring and SH 150 west of Shepherd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 634 AM CDT, Flooding is already occuring in the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, and monitoring approaching scattered showers. Flash Flood Guidance is very low in this area due to previous rounds of rainfall, especially near Coldspring. Additional rainfall this morning would likely warrant an upgrade back to a Flash Flood Warning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shepherd, Coldspring and Lake Livingston State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™