Kingwood Area

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:33PM CDT until May 21 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... West Fork San Jacinto near Humble affecting Montgomery and Harris Counties. For the West Fork San Jacinto River...including Humble...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork San Jacinto near Humble. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 49.3 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gauge. North side turnaround at US 59 begins to flood. Low points on Thelma Road, Aqua Vista Drive, and Riverview Drive begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 49.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 45.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 49.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 49.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 49.7 feet on 11/13/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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 Monday afternoon at 345 PM CDT.