Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Menard Creek near Rye affecting Polk, Hardin and Liberty Counties.

Long King Creek near Livingston affecting Polk and San Jacinto Counties.

For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Long King Creek near Livingston.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, At levels above 19 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel of the creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM CDT Thursday was 23.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 3.7 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 feet on 07/27/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood