…Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Texas…
Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County.
For the Trinity River…including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,
Goodrich, Moss Bluff, Liberty…Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Trinity River at Liberty.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 29.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins as homes in
several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive
flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each
incremental rise in the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 28.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 28.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to 29.1 feet
Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
29.1 feet on 05/14/1966.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood