Avertizari vremea, Bearfoot Lake Dam

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 2:30PM CDT until May 2 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Liberty, Polk and Hardin Counties. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the flood plain in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 28.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 PM CDT Monday was 28.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 29.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning to 13.3 feet Thursday evening. It will rise to 14.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall to 12.5 feet early Saturday morning. It will rise to 12.6 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.1 feet on 05/22/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 830 AM CDT.