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weather NWS severe Hardin, TX; Liberty, TX; Polk, TX June 17, 2026 at 12:51 AM

Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...

Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties.

For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye.

* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channe

Flooding in Hardin, TX; Liberty, TX; Polk, 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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