MATAGORDA, TX; Wharton, TX — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Tres Palacios River near Midfield affecting Wharton and Matagorda Counties.
For the Tres Palacios River...including Midfield...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tres Palacios River near Midfield.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begin
Flooding in Matagorda, TX; Wharton, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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