JACKSON, TX; Wharton, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
East Mustang Creek near Louise affecting Wharton and Jackson Counties.
For the East Mustang Creek...including Louise...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Mustang Creek near Louise.
* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland begins as water spills into the floodplain downstream of the
Flooding in Jackson, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS