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Tropical Weather Statement
Issued: 3:41 AM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
This product covers Southeast Texas **Potential Tropical Cyclone One Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall to Portions of Southeast Texas** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, and Galveston Island * STORM INFORMATION: - About 180 miles southwest of Galveston TX - 27.6N 97.1W - Storm Intensity 30 mph - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 6 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Potential Tropical Cyclone One has moved into the western Gulf near Corpus Christi. It is expected to strengthen to a Tropical Depression or weak Tropical Storm as it moves northeastward along the Texas coastline on Wednesday before crossing into southwest Louisiana Wednesday evening. Potential impacts to southeast Texas include the prospect of locally heavy rainfall, 1-3 feet of coastal flooding along the immediate the coast, and gusts to tropical storm force along the immediate coast. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for all coastal areas of SE Texas and the Gulf waters out 60 nm, with the exception of Matagorda Bay. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across portions of Southeast Texas. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to significant impacts across northern Brazos Valley and Piney Woods Region. * SURGE: Coastal flood warnings and advisories have been issued for the immediate coast. Please reference the Coastal Hazard Message for more information. Potential impacts in this area include: - Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure could be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Little to no significant impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Texas. * TORNADOES: Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across coastal potions of Southeast Texas. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Flood Watch
Issued: 2:23 AM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...POTENTIAL FOR LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING... ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Grimes, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is an increased risk to lives and property due to flash flooding. Flash Flooding is likely and considerable flash flooding is possible. Coastal areas will have the greatest potential for flooding overnight into Wednesday as Potential Tropical Cyclone One skirts along the Upper Texas Coast. Rainfall rates could exceed 4 inches per hour in the heaviest downpours. Additional widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher totals possible especially along the coast. Grounds are fairly saturated across portions of Southeast Texas which would allow for a quicker transition of the rainfall to runoff. This increases the potential for street flooding, especially in the areas that have received 4+ inches of rain over the past few days. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway, as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely. Stay weather aware and be alert for possible Flood Warnings, particularly wireless emergency alert Flash Flood Warnings for considerable and/or catastrophic flooding. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:21 PM Jun. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Bernard River near Boling. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins upstream from gage. Minor backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County threatens low-lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 18.5 feet this afternoon but will remain above flood stage. It will then rise to 19.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 12.6 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 03/06/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri San Bernard River Boling 18.0 19.0 Tue 9 am CDT 18.9 15.4 12.6 &&
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