Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage after midnight and continue a gradual fall. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on 06/27/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood