Flood Warning until 06:00AM Wednesday
A river flood warning remains in effect for the San Bernard River. The Flood Warning continues for The San Bernard River Near East Bernard
* from this evening to Wednesday morning...or until the warning is canceled.
* At 0700 AM Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight and continue a slow rise to a broad crest near 18 feet.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FORT BEND, TX ... AUSTIN, TX ... WHARTON, TX ... COLORADO, TX
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels recede. Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find an alternate route. Livestock and equipment should remain out of the flood plain for the next few days. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for further updates.
Address/Location
County of Wharton, Texas
309 E Milam St
Wharton, TX 77488
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 979-532-9001
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WHARTONTX followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning