Flood Watch: Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Brazos; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Waller; Inland Harris; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris

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Flood Watch — Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Brazos; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Waller; Inland Harris; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. Flood Watch Still In Effect for Portions of Southeast Texas. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Brazos, Coastal Harris, Grimes, Houston, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker and Waller. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A swath of 3 to 10 inches has fallen over portions of southeast Texas over the last 24 hours. Pockets of higher totals between 10-15+ inches has been observed in Liberty and Polk counties. The remnants of Edouard have stalled over the Piney Woods which will lead to additional periods of moderate to heavy rainfall through Thursday. An additional 2-6 inches with isolated higher totals of 10-12 inches are possible over the next 24 hours. The NWS has issued a High Risk for excessive rainfall and potential flash flooding for the hardest hit areas especially as rainfall rates will exceed 2-4 inches per hour. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay weather aware and be ready to take action when Flash Flood Warnings are issued, particularly wireless emergency alert Flash Flood Warnings for considerable and/or catastrophic flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood