Flood And Hurricane Local Statement Bulletins

Hurricane ike local statement
National weather service shreveport la
712 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, eye of ike beginning to move away from the houston metropolitan
Area,
At 600 am central daylight time , the center of hurricane ike was located
near
Latitude 30.1 north, longitude 95.1 west or just northeast of
Kingwood texas. This position is about 15 miles east northeast of
Houston intercontinental airport, and about 80 miles south
Southwest of lufkin texas.
Ike is now moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph. A turn
Toward the north is expected later today, with a turn toward the
Northeast and an increase in forward speed expected tonight and
Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of ike will move
Through southeastern and eastern texas today, and into western
Arkansas tonight.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph, with
Higher gusts. Ike is a category two hurricane on the saffir simpson
Scale. Additional weakening is expected as the center moves
Farther inland, although ike is expected to remain a hurricane
Through this afternoon.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 125 miles from the
Center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to
260 miles. Hurricane force winds are likely to occur well inland
Near and to the east of the center. Port arthur texas recently
Reported a wind gust of 91 mph, while houston intercontinental
Airport recently reported a wind gust of 82 mph.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 956 millibars or
28.23 inches. Houston intercontinental airport recently reported
A pressure of 961.1 millibars, or 28.38 inches.
Ike is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches over
Eastern texas and extreme southwestern louisiana, with isolated
Amounts of 10 inches possible.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of east and southeast
Texas, as well as southern and western louisiana.
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712 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until midnight
central daylight time tonight,
, new information,
A tornado watch is in effect until 10 am central daylight time saturday
for de
Soto, grant, la salle, natchitoches, sabine, red river, and
Winn parishes in louisiana, and panola, rusk, and shelby
Counties in texas.
, areas affected,
For the tropical storm wind warning, much of northeast texas and
North louisiana, Generally along and to the southwest of a clarksville
Texas to texarkana arkansas, and haynesville to winnfield and
Jena louisiana line.
, watches/warnings,
A flash flood watch is in effect through 4 am sunday.
, storm information,
Ike is now moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph. A turn
Toward the north is expected later today, with a turn toward the
Northeast and an increase in forward speed expected tonight and
Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of ike will move
Through southeastern and eastern texas today, and into western
Arkansas tonight.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph, with
Higher gusts. Ike is a category two hurricane on the saffir simpson
Scale. Additional weakening is expected as the center moves
Farther inland across east texas, although ike is expected to remain a
Hurricane through early afternoon.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
A tropical storm wind warning means sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph
Are expected today and tonight. Higher gusts will be possible in
Rain squalls.
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured, as they can
Easily become projectiles in high winds. Power outages may be
Possible, so have flashlights, batteries, a full tank of
Gas, cash, bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand just
In case.
Widespread wind damage will be possible with this storm. The
Prolonged strong gusty winds may knock down trees and power
Lines, and damage buildings and homes. Due to the saturated soils
From heavy rains over the last 30 days, uprooted trees will be
Common.
, winds,
Winds will increase with tropical storm force this morning, and
Persist through tonight. Sustained winds of 35 to 50 mph with
Higher gusts are expected.
, inland flooding,
Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches with isolated amounts up to 10 inches
Is possible through tonight.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes may occur over northeast texas and north
Louisiana, and south arkansas to the east and northeast of the
Center of the system as it moves north. A tornado watch is in
Effect until 10 am central daylight time saturday for angelina, cherokee,
Nacogdoches, sabine, and san augustine counties.
, next update,
The next statement will be issued around 10 am.
Flood watch
National weather service shreveport la
500 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, heavy rains are expected with hurricane ike,
.hurricane ike has moved inland across galveston bay early this
Morning, and will gradually weaken today and tonight across east
Texas. However, this tropical system will be able to produce
Copious amounts of rainfall today and tonight over much of the
Four state region.
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Including the cities of, de queen, nashville, ashdown, hope,
Prescott, texarkana, lewisville, magnolia, el dorado,
Shreveport, bossier city, minden, homer, ruston,
Farmerville, mansfield, coushatta, bienville, jonesboro,
Monroe, many, natchitoches, winnfield, colfax, columbia,
Jena, idabel, clarksville, mt vernon, mt pleasant,
Pittsburg, daingerfield, atlanta, quitman, gilmer,
Jefferson, tyler, longview, marshall, rusk, henderson,
Carthage, nacogdoches, center, lufkin, san augustine,
Hemphill
500 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through late tonight,
The flash flood watch continues for
portions of arkansas, louisiana, southeast oklahoma and
Texas, including the following areas, in arkansas,
Columbia, hempstead, howard, lafayette, little river,
Miller, nevada, sevier and union ar. In louisiana,
Bienville, bossier, caddo, caldwell, claiborne, de soto,
Grant, jackson, la salle, lincoln, natchitoches,
Ouachita, red river, sabine la, union la, webster and
Winn. In southeast oklahoma, mccurtain. In texas, angelina,
Bowie, camp, cass, cherokee, franklin, gregg, harrison,
Marion, morris, nacogdoches, panola, red river, rusk,
Sabine tx, san augustine, shelby, smith, titus, upshur
And wood.
through late tonight
hurricane ike has made landfall over galveston bay early this
Morning, and is expected to lift north across east texas today
And tonight, and into southwest arkansas and southeast oklahoma
Early sunday morning. Very heavy rainfall will be possible today
And tonight near and east of the center of circulation as ike
Moves through the four state region.
rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches will be common over much of
East texas, southeast oklahoma, and adjacent southwest
Arkansas, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches possible.
Farther east across southcentral arkansas and northcentral
Louisiana, rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated
Amounts up to 6 inches, will be possible through early sunday
Morning.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Flood watch
National weather service jackson ms
438 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, a flash flood watch will be in effect today through sunday evening for
Portions of southeast arkansas, northeast louisiana and west
Mississippi,
.many rivers and streams across the watch area are near or above
Flood stage. The soils across the arklamiss are saturated from gustav
And any additional rain will worsen conditions. Bands of rain associated
With ike will move into the southwest portions of the area by late
Morning and continue spreading northeast through the afternoon.
Periods of heavy rain in short periods and training storms will lead
To localized flooding today and tonight. By sunday a cold front will
Move into the very moist atmosphere, bringing widespread rainfall to
The watch area and additional flooding.
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Including the cities of, crossett, north crossett, hamburg,
West crossett, dermott, lake village, eudora, bastrop,
Oak grove, epps, lake providence, rayville, delhi,
Tallulah, winnsboro, jonesville, harrisonburg, newellton,
St. Joseph, waterproof, vidalia, ferriday, west ferriday,
Greenville, mayersville, rolling fork, anguilla, vicksburg,
Port gibson, fayette, natchez, bude, roxie, meadville
438 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch in effect from 7 am central daylight time this morning
through
Sunday evening,
The national weather service in jackson has issued a
flash flood watch for portions of southeast arkansas,
Northeast louisiana and mississippi.
from 7 am central daylight time this morning through sunday evening
soils across the region remain wet from heavy rain associated with
Gustav. Many rivers and streams remain swollen, so additional
Flooding is likely. Rainfall rates near an inch per hour in the
Outer bands of ike may lead to localized flooding today and
Tonight. A cold front will move into the moist atmosphere sunday
And bring widespread rain to the watch area. Additional flooding
Will be possible sunday. The watch area was generally along and
West of highway 61.
rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches will be possible, with
Isolated higher amounts.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash flooding develop.
Flood watch
National weather service lake charles la
353 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flooding possible as hurricane ike moves through the area,
.hurricane ike will continue to move through southeast texas
Today.
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Including the cities of, leesville, alexandria, marksville,
Deridder, oakdale, ville platte, opelousas, lake charles,
Jennings, crowley, lafayette, st. Martinville, cameron,
Abbeville, new iberia, morgan city, woodville, jasper,
Newton, lumberton, beaumont/port arthur, orange
353 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, flash flood watch remains in effect through sunday morning,
The flash flood watch continues for
portions of louisiana and southeast texas, including the
Following areas, in louisiana, acadia, allen, avoyelles,
Beauregard, calcasieu, cameron, evangeline, iberia,
Jefferson davis, lafayette, lower st. Martin, rapides, st.
Landry, st. Mary, upper st. Martin, vermilion and vernon.
In southeast texas, hardin, jasper, jefferson, newton,
Orange and tyler.
through sunday morning
heavy rains of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts of
Up to 15 inches are possible across portions of southwest
Louisiana and southeast texas through saturday night as
Hurricane ike moves through the region.
heavy rainfall may lead to flooding of roadways and
Buildings, especially in low lying areas prone to flooding.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
Should flash flood warnings be issued.
510 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until 10 pm central
daylight time
This evening,
, new information,
Hurricane ike has made landfall near galveston texas.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Acadia, allen, avoyelles, evangeline, jefferson davis,
Lafayette, lower st. Martin, rapides, st. Landry, upper st.
Martin, vernon.
, watches/warnings,
The following watches and warnings are currently in effect for
This area:
Flash flood watch.
Tornado watch.
Tropical storm wind warning.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Persons should prepare for the possibility of tropical storm force
Winds which may result in power outages, blown down trees, and
Some roof damage to homes and businesses.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Jefferson davis parish:
The storm surge will continue to rise in the lake arthur area.
The forecast vertical water rise may reach 8 feet above mean lower
Low water datum. These water levels will be comparable to
Hurricane rita. The storm surge will be slow to recede through
Saturday evening due to the prolonged onshore flow.
, winds,
Tropical storm force winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55
Mph will persist into saturday morning, before decreasing
Below tropical storm force by saturday afternoon.
, probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions,
The probability of hurricane force winds is around 20 percent.
The probability of tropical storm force winds falls between 60
And 80 percent.
, inland flooding,
Areal rainfall totals from 2 to 5 inches with isolated amounts to
Around 10 inches are expected. Additional rainfall will produce
Flooding along rivers, flash flooding possible with the heavier
Rainbands.
Minor to moderate flooding is expected along the mermentau river
As well as the vermilion river near surrey street in lafayette.
Significant flooding can be expected along the lower vermilion river
South of lafayette due to the storm surge traveling upstream.
, tornadoes,
Tornado watch 900 in effect until 10 am central daylight time saturday.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 11 am saturday.
510 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, hurricane wind warning remains in effect until 10 pm central daylight
time this
Evening,
, new information,
Hurricane ike has made landfall near galveston texas.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Beauregard, calcasieu, hardin, jasper, newton, orange,
Tyler.
, watches/warnings,
The following watches and warnings are currently in effect for
This area:
Flash flood watch.
Tornado watch.
Hurricane wind warning.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Mandatory evacuations in calcasieu parish for people in travel
Trailers, mobile homes, and low-lying areas. This includes
Residents who are home-bound, requiring electricity for their
Well-being. Residents in the remainder of the parish are strongly
Encouraged to leave as well.
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for orange county.
Voluntary evacuations have been issued for hardin county.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Calcasieu:
Storm surge will continue flowing up the calcasieu ship
Channel into lake charles. A forecast vertical water rise from 8
To 10 feet above mean lower low water datum will be possible. The
Storm surge will be slow to recede through saturday evening. At
These levels, communities along the calcasieu river basin such as
Deatonville, portions of carlyss, southeastern portions of
Sulphur, and portions of westlake will experience storm surge
Flooding. Areas within lake charles near the i-10 and i-210
Bridges, near the civic center, and the lake charles beach will
Experience flooding as well. This flooding will be comparable to
That experienced during hurricane rita. Also flooding will be
Likely along any bayous in westlake and lake charles. Black bayou
To the south of lake charles will experience flooding as well.
Flooding is already occurring in lake charles.
Orange:
Storm surge will continue rising from sabine lake into the sabine
River. The forecast vertical water rise, around 15 feet above mean
Lower low water datum, may cause major flooding up the sabine
River to orange and any connecting bayous, such as cow and adams
Bayous in orange county. This will inundate bridge city and
Portions of orange. There have been reports of people stranded on
Rooftops due to the storm surge flooding.
, winds,
Calcasieu parish:
Tropical storm force winds around 40 to 60 mph with gusts to 75
Mph will prevail early this morning before beginning to diminish
Later this morning into the afternoon. Winds have gusted as high
As 77 mph in lake charles.
Beauregard parish:
Tropical storm force winds up to 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph will
Prevail tonight. Hurricane force winds around 75 mph are possible
Across southern sections of the parish, Before decreasing to
Tropical storm force by early saturday morning. Tropical storm
Force winds will persist on saturday.
Orange and hardin counties:
Hurricane force winds around 75 mph with gusts from 90 to 100 mph
Are expected early this morning, before decreasing to tropical
Storm force by saturday morning.
Tyler, southern jasper and newton counties in southeast texas:
Winds will increase to 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 90 mph
Possible across southern sections of these counties this
Morning. Across northern jasper and newton counties, expect winds
Of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph. Winds will begin decreasing
Later on saturday morning into the afternoon hours.
, probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions,
Calcasieu parish:
The probability of hurricane force winds falls between 35 and 45
Percent. The probability of tropical storm force winds falls
Between 80 and 90 percent.
Beauregard parish:
The probability of hurricane force winds falls between 30 and 40
Percent. The probability of tropical storm force winds falls
Between 80 and 90 percent.
Orange and hardin counties:
The probability of hurricane force winds falls between 35 and 45
Percent. The probability of tropical storm force winds falls
Between 80 and 90 percent.
Jasper, Newton, and tyler counties:
The probability of hurricane force winds falls between 30 and 40
Percent. The probability of tropical storm force winds falls
Between 80 and 90 percent.
, inland flooding,
Calcasieu:
Moderate flooding is already occurring near salt water barrier.
Areal rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches with localized amounts
To 10 inches are expected. These rainfall totals will likely
Produce new river flooding across southwest louisiana. As is the
Case during any tropical system, any area that receives heavy
Rains may see flash flooding. At this time record flooding is
Forecast along the lower calcasieu river near the salt water
Barrier which may flood portions of the city of lake charles.
On the lower calcasieu at old town bay major flooding is forecast
, with water levels forecast to rival those reached in november
2002 (the fourth highest crest on record). Major flooding is
Forecast on the west fork of the calcasieu from houston river to
The confluence of the calcasieu river due to tidal backup.
Orange:
Areal rainfall amounts from 3 to 6 inches with localized
Amounts to 15 inches are expected. These rainfall totals may
Produce additional river flooding across southeast texas. As is
The case during any tropical system, any area that receives heavy
Rains may see flash flooding. At this time record flooding is
Forecast for the sabine river at orange due to storm surge
Flooding, which may flood portions of the city of orange.
, tornadoes,
Tornado watch 900 is now in effect until 10 am central daylight time
saturday.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 11 am saturday.
Hurricane ike intermediate local statement
National weather service fort worth tx
431 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, hurricane ike to affect north texas,
.synopsis, hurricane ike made landfall at galveston texas at 210
Am this morning as a category 2 hurricane. Ike was moving
Northwest at 13 mph and will gradually make a turn to the north
Later this morning and this afternoon. Ike will weaken to
Tropical storm strength this afternoon as the system moves across
East texas. Widespread heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with
Higher totals, strong gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes are
Expected.
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431 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, tropical storm wind warning remains in effect until 1 am central daylight
time
Sunday,
, new information,
A tropical storm wind warning remains in effect. Wind speeds will
Be at their highest from mid morning through early this evening.
, watches/warnings,
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas along and east of
Interstate 35 through tonight.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such
As trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured, as they can
Easily become projectiles in high winds. Power outages will be
Possible, so have flashlights, batteries, bottled water and
Non-perishable foods on hand.
, winds,
Sustained winds from 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph will be
Possible.
, inland flooding,
Storm total amounts will range from 1 to 2 inches outside of the
Watch area, with 2 to 4 inches possible across the flash flood
Watch area.
, tornadoes,
Isolated tornadoes are possible within the stronger squalls of
The outer rain bands. The greatest threat for tornadoes is along
And east of a line from paris to corsicana to hearne. Residents
Across the region should remain alert for tornado warnings
Today.
, next update,
The next scheduled issuance of this product will be around 11 am
Today.
626 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, hurricane warning remains in effect,
, new information,
At 600 am central daylight time the center of hurricane ike was located
near latitude
30.1 north longitude 95.1 west or just northeast of kingwood texas.
This position is about 15 miles east-northeast of houston
Intercontinental airport and about 80 miles south-southwest of
Lufkin texas.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Brazoria, chambers, galveston, harris, liberty.
, watches/warnings,
Please listen to noaa weather radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about these additional hazards.
Flood watch.
Tornado watch.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Weather conditions will continue to worsen the next few hours.
Chambers, galveston, eastern harris, and liberty counties will
Experience much stronger winds between 6 am and 10 am as ike
Moves inland. Persons outside of the mandatory evacuation areas who
Have not evacuated should plan to shelter in place in a well built
Structure for the duration of the storm.
Mobile homes and high rise buildings will not be safe for
Sheltering. Winds can be as much as 20 to 30 mph stronger at the top
Of a high rise than at ground level.
Galveston county has a curfew in effect until 6 am sunday morning.
The city of galveston has established a shelter of last resort at
Ball high school at 4115 avenue o in galveston.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Tide levels reported between 4 am central daylight time and 6am saturday:
Rollover pass - missing
Houston ship channel/battleship texas - missing
Morgans point - missing
Clear lake entrance - missing
Eagle point - 10.14 feet
North jetty - missing
Pier 21 - 10.69 feet
Pleasure pier - 9.19 feet
Freeport - 5.44 feet
Hurricane ike continues to push across galveston bay. Tide levels
May increase as the southern eye wall moves across the bay. Tide
Levels should then begin to decrease as the eye moves inland.
Maximum water levels forecast:
Shoreline of galveston bay, 14 to 18 feet
Bolivar peninsula, 17 to 20 feet
Galveston island, , 10 to 15 feet
Gulf-facing coastline from sargent to
San luis pass, 6 to 10 feet
Gulf-facing coastline west of sargent, 4 to 6 feet
Shoreline of matagorda bay, 3 to 6 feet
Severe inundation is likely near the immediate coast and bayshore
Areas!
Neighborhoods that are affected by the storm surge, and possibly
Entire coastal communities, will be inundated during the period of
Peak storm tide. Many residences of average construction directly on
The coast will be destroyed. Widespread and devastating personal
Property damage is likely. Vehicles left behind will likely be swept
Away. Numerous roads will be swamped, some may be washed away by
The water. Entire flood prone coastal communities will be cutoff.
Coastal residents in multi- story facilities risk being cutoff.
Conditions will be worsened by battering waves closer to the coast.
Such waves will exacerbate property damage, with massive
Destruction of homes, including those of block construction. Damage
From beach erosion could take years to repair.
High tide times:
Morgans point,
Sat 2:59 pm.
Clear lake entrance,
Sat 10:43 am.
Eagle point,
Sat 8:32 am.
Port bolivar,
Sat 4:52 am.
Sat 3:00 pm.
Galveston channel,
Sat 4:38 am.
Sat 2:46 pm.
Galveston pleasure pier,
Sat 3:32 am.
Sat 1:40 pm.
Jamaica beach,
Sat 7:16 am.
Sat 5:24 pm.
San luis pass,
Sat 4:29 am.
Sat 2:37 pm.
Freeport,
Sat 3:54 am.
Sat 2:02 pm.
Note, tide levels are referenced from the mean lower low water.
, winds,
Wind speeds reported by 6 am central daylight time saturday:
Rollover pass - missing
Morgans point - missing
North jetty - missing
Freeport - sustained 41 knots gust to 55 knots
Clear lake entrance - missing
Eagle point - 54 knots gust to 65 knots
Pleasure pier - 44 knots gusts 65 knots
Pearland airport - missing
Houston hobby - sustained 75 mph gust to 92 mph
Houston bush intercontinental - sustained 45 mph gust to 66 mph
Sugarland airport - missing
Palacios - sustained 23 mph gust to 39 mph
Bay city - missing
Brazoria nwr - sustained 32 mph gust to 71 mph
San bernard nwr - sustained 31 mph gust to 55 mph
Radar estimates of wind gusts exceed 80 mph at times.
The wind field surrounding ike is unusually large. Tropical storm
Force wind gusts in excess of 39 mph have already spread across the
Area. Winds of at least tropical storm force will last for another
12 hours.
Hurricane force winds and wind gusts will continue to move across
Southeast texas for the next 6 hours. Peak wind gusts of 70 to 100
Mph will be possible across
Harris, liberty, brazoria, galveston, and chambers counties.
Very dangerous winds will produce widespread damage and destruction
Of mobile homes is likely.
Structural damage will include the majority of mobile homes being
Severely damaged. Those that survive will be uninhabitable until
Repaired. Houses of poor to average construction will have major
Damage, including partial wall collapse and roofs being lifted off.
Many will be uninhabitable. Well constructed houses will incur minor
Damage to shingles, siding, gutters, as well as blown out
Windows. Up to one quarter of gabled roofs will fail.
Partial roof failure is expected at industrial parks, especially to
Those buildings with light weight steel and aluminum coverings.
Older low rising apartment roofs may also be torn off, as well as
Receiving siding and shingle damage. Up to one quarter of all glass
In high rise office buildings will be blown out. Airborne debris
Will cause damage, injury, and possible fatalities.
Natural damage will include all trees with rotting bases becoming
Uprooted or snapped. Nearly all large branches will snap. Between
One quarter and one half of healthy small to medium sized trees will
Be snapped or uprooted, most common where the ground is saturated.
Up to three quarters of newly planted ground crops will be damaged.
, inland flooding,
The following watersheds are near bank full or over banks on the lower end:
Clear lake - flooding in progress. Surge at 11 feet at kemah and 9
Feet at clear lake.
Clear creek - east of fm528 above bankfull and rising
Lower armand - near bankfull and rising
Lower carpenters bayou - 2/3 bank full estimated
Greens bayou at i-10 and south - near bank full.
Lower hunting - 1/2 bank full
White oak near downtown - no problems
Buffalo bayou at shepard and eastward rising but well within channel.
Sims bayou at telephone rd and east - starting to rise but well within
channel.
Brays bayou and lawndale - 2/3 full.
Vince and little vince bayous at bankfull of sh 225.
Low lying areas on houston ship channel, san jacinto, san
Jacinto tributaries are flooding. Water rising.
A flood warning has been issued for the west fork of the san jacinto
River at sheldon where minor flooding is expected.
Please consult the latest flood and flash flood warnings for area
Rivers, creeks, and bayous.
A flood watch is in effect through saturday night.
Rain bands associated with hurricane ike are moving over the
Southern portions of southeast texas and will continue to move
Through the houston metro area.
Widespread rainfall of 5 to 7 inches with isolated totals of 10 to
12 inches will be possible through sunday. Significant flooding will
Be possible in areas of heaviest rainfall. The heavy rains will
Cause additional rapid rises on the bayous due to the storm tide
Backing up the bayous.
, tornadoes,
The threat for tornadoes will be increasing over chambers county and
Will expand west across the bay and into galveston, harris, And
Liberty counties in the next few hours. You should plan to seek
Shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows.
, next update,
This statement will be updated around 11 am central daylight time .
Flash flood statement
National weather service quad cities ia il
836 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
Lee ia-van buren ia-des moines ia-jefferson ia-henry ia-louisa ia-
Putnam il-whiteside il-rock island il-warren il-henderson il-
Mercer il-henry il-bureau il-clark mo-scotland mo-
836 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, a flash flood warning remains in effect until 1045 am central daylight
time for
Scotland, northern clark, bureau, henry, mercer, northern
Henderson, northwestern warren, southwestern rock island, southern
Whiteside, north central putnam, louisa, henry, southern
Jefferson, des moines, van buren and lee counties,
At 825 am central daylight time , spotters report that 3 to 6 inches of
rain has
Fallen across the warned area. National weather service doppler
Radar indicates that another round of moderate to heavy rain will
Move across the warned area during the next two hours.
Locations in the warning include but are not limited to winfield,
Wapello, columbus junction, walnut, princeton, moline,
Kewanee, And keithsburg.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches is expected.
Do not drive on flooded roads. Most fatalities occur in vehicles
Swept away in flood waters as shallow as 1 foot.
Flash flood statement
National weather service chicago/romeoville il
847 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
Winnebago il-mchenry il-boone il-ogle il-cook il-kane il-dekalb il-
Dupage il-lee il-grundy il-kendall il-will il-la salle il-
847 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
, a flash flood warning remains in effect until 1030 am central daylight
time for la
Salle, extreme northwestern will, kendall, northwestern grundy,
Lee, extreme western dupage, dekalb, kane, extreme northwestern
Cook, eastern ogle, southern boone, mchenry and southeastern
Winnebago counties,
At 842 am central daylight time , national weather service radar continued
to indicate
Showers and thunderstorms producing flash flooding over the warned
Area.
Locations in the warning include the area from dixon and
Lasalle, east through belvidere, dekalb, and ottawa, and into
The northwest and west suburbs of chicago.
Doppler radar and weather observers indicate that 3 to 6 inches of
Rain has fallen in this area. The heaviest rain fell from amboy and
Compton in lee county through elgin in kane county. An additional 1
To 2 inches of rain is likely through 1000 am. Emergency officials
Have reported numerous roads flooded.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
Creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, country
Roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low
Lying areas are subject to flooding.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
Areas where the water covers the roadway. When encountering flooded
Roads make the smart choice, turn around, dont drown.
Flash flood warning
Bulletin - eas activation requested
Flash flood warning
National weather service lake charles la
532 am central daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in lake charles has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Hardin county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, wildwood, thicket, sour lake,
Silsbee, saratoga, lumberton, kountze,
Jasper county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, kirbyville, jasper, evadale,
Buna,
Jefferson county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, sabine pass, port neches, port
Arthur, nome, nederland, hamshire, groves, central gardens,
Beaumont,
Newton county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, toledo bend dam, newton,
Deweyville, call, burkeville, bon weir,
Orange county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, west orange, vidor, orange,
Mauriceville, bridge city,
Tyler county in southeast texas,
This includes the cities of, woodville, warren, town bluff,
Rockland, fred, colmesneil, chester,
Extreme southwestern allen parish in southwest louisiana,
Beauregard parish in southwest louisiana,
This includes the cities of, singer, ragley, merryville,
Fields, de ridder,
Calcasieu parish in southwest louisiana,
This includes the cities of, westlake, vinton, sulphur,
Starks, moss bluff, lake charles, de quincy,
Extreme north central cameron parish in southwest louisiana,
Extreme northwestern jefferson davis parish in southwest
Louisiana,
Western vernon parish in west central louisiana,
This includes the cities of, slagle, rosepine, leesville, fort
Polk, anacoco,
until 1115 am central daylight time
at 520 am central daylight time , rain bands from hurricane ike are
producing very
Heavy rain fall across southeast texas and extreme southwest
Louisiana this morning. Rainfall totals vary from three to five
Inches across jefferson into orange counties in southeast texas
And calcasieu parish in southwest louisiana. Rainbands will
Continue to sweep across these locations and extend northward over
The next several hours. Rainfall totals are expected from four to
Six additional inches during this time period.
locations in the warning include but are not limited to new llano
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
Roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
Safely. Move to higher ground.
Flash flood warning
Bulletin - eas activation requested
Flash flood warning
National weather service northern indiana
651 am eastern daylight time sat sep 13 2008
The national weather service in northern indiana has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Southern berrien county in southwest michigan
Southern cass county in southwest michigan
until 1045 am eastern daylight time
at 645 am eastern daylight time , national weather service doppler radar
indicated
Very heavy rain over southwest michigan and extending westward into
Northern illinois. Radar also indicated around 1.5 inches of rain
Had already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts this morning of 1 to
2 inches are possible. At 645 am eastern daylight time , Law enforcement
reported
Minor flooding of roadways was occurring in the niles.
locations in the warning include but are not limited to three
Union pier, niles, galien, cassopolis, edwardsburg, and
Buchanan
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur
In automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
Dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
Even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water move up to higher
Ground.