Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1214 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024

TXC373-042015-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk TX-
1214 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
  county, Polk.

* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water
  in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1214 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Livingston and West Livingston.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3074 9490 3074 9485 3074 9484 3073 9479
      3070 9479 3068 9480 3068 9482 3068 9484
      3068 9486 3068 9488 3067 9492 3067 9497
      3068 9501 3070 9501 3072 9501 3073 9498
      3074 9493


$$

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