KatSafe

Weather delay for Friday May 17, 2024

05/16/2024 06:42 PM

SHSU KatSafe: Due to flooding in the area, all SHSU operations will delay opening until 10 a.m. Friday, May 17.

If flooding is observed, act quickly. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding. Never drive through flooded areas. Monitor weather conditions and shsu.edu/katsafe for updates.

The National Weather Service has issued 6 alerts:

  • Flood Warning
    Montgomery County and Walker County

    05/16/2024 10:25 PM

    * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

    * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
    counties, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Montgomery, San
    Jacinto and Walker.

    * WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.

    * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
    and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
    remain closed due to flooding.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 1025 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
    have fallen.
    - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
    - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    College Station, Bryan, Huntsville, New Waverly, Snook,
    Bedias, Kurten, Wixon Valley, Millican, Kyle Field,
    Huntsville State Park, Iola, Roans Prairie, Carlos, Crabbs
    Prairie, Wellborn and Oakhurst.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

  • Flood Warning
    Montgomery County

    05/16/2024 10:22 PM

    * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

    * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
    counties, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk and San Jacinto.

    * WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.

    * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
    and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
    remain closed due to flooding.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
    have fallen.
    - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
    - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Cleveland, Livingston, Shepherd, Coldspring, Point Blank,
    Goodrich, North Cleveland, Lake Livingston State Park, West
    Livingston, Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Romayor, Rye,
    Tarkington Prairie, Segno and Evergreen.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: 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.

  • Flood Warning
    Montgomery County

    05/16/2024 09:42 PM

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

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

    East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney affecting Harris, Montgomery
    and Liberty Counties.

    Navasota River near Normangee affecting Brazos, Madison and
    Grimes Counties.

    Brazos River near Rosharon affecting Fort Bend and Brazoria
    Counties.

    For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast.
    For the East Fork San Jacinto River...including New Caney...Moderate
    flooding is forecast.
    For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Minor flooding is
    forecast.

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

    * WHERE...East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney.

    * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.

    * IMPACTS...At 62.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins with
    secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west
    of the river.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 58.2 feet.
    - Bankfull stage is 54.5 feet.
    - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 60.6 feet.
    - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 64.4
    feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage late Tuesday morning.
    - Flood stage is 58.0 feet.
    - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    64.6 feet on 02/14/2004.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at 345 PM CDT.

  • Flood Warning
    Walker County

    05/16/2024 08:18 PM

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

    Bedias Creek near Madisonville affecting Madison and Walker
    Counties.

    For the Bedias Creek...including Madisonville...Minor flooding is
    forecast.

    * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

    * WHERE...Bedias Creek near Madisonville.

    * WHEN...From late Friday night to early Saturday afternoon.

    * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water
    escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
    - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
    - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
    feet early Saturday morning.
    - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
    - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    19.0 feet on 02/05/1975.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 230 PM CDT.

  • Flood Warning
    Walker County

    05/16/2024 08:10 PM

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

    Trinity River at Riverside affecting Trinity, Walker, San Jacinto
    and Polk Counties.

    For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,
    Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Major flooding is forecast.

    * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
    forecast.

    * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside.

    * WHEN...Until further notice.

    * IMPACTS...At 138.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding continues with
    water 3 to 4 feet below the State Highway 19 Bridge and Plantation
    Drive near FM 230 is inundated. FM 2978 is flooded and impassable.
    Up to one foot of water is flowing over Thomas Lake Road which
    remains impassable. Several roads into the Green Rich Shores and
    Deep River Plantation subdivisions are covered with up to one foot
    of water and homes in Deep River Plantation are threatened.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 138.7 feet.
    - Bankfull stage is 133.0 feet.
    - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 138.7 feet.
    - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 139.3
    feet early Sunday morning.
    - Flood stage is 133.5 feet.
    - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    139.6 feet on 06/11/1908.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.

  • Flood Warning
    Walker County

    05/16/2024 08:05 PM

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

    Trinity River near Crockett affecting Madison, Trinity, Walker
    and Houston Counties.

    For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,
    Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Major flooding is forecast.

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

    * WHERE...Trinity River near Crockett.

    * WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

    * IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the
    vicinity of the gage creating problems for cattle ranches and
    prison farms. Livestock may need to be removed from low areas in
    the flood plain.
    At 43.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues in the vicinity of
    the gage impacting ranching operations and prison farms. Livestock
    should be removed from low areas in the flood plain.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 43.6 feet.
    - Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet.
    - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 45.0 feet.
    - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Saturday evening and continue falling to 36.2 feet Tuesday
    evening.
    - Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
    - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.7 feet on 01/30/1999.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.

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