Flood Warning

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

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

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

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

* WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 9.8 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 02/06/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood