Wetter-Warnungen, Dacus Lake Dam

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 4:48AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Brazos River near West Columbia affecting Brazoria County. For the Brazos River...including West Columbia...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Brazos River near West Columbia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Moderate flooding continues as widespread county road flooding occurs. State Highway 35 is close to being threatened if soils are saturated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 25.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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 by this evening at 1100 PM CDT.