1 PM Bayou Update:
— HCFCD (@hcfcd) September 18, 2019
-East Fork of San Jacinto: Moderate flooding possible at FM 1485 the end of this week.
-West Fork of San Jacinto: No flooding currently forecast
-Clear Creek: Overbanks from below FM 528 to Clear Lake. Had a slight second rise below Country Club but is falling
Originally published at 11:10 a.m., Sept. 18. As of 6 a.m., Clear Creek “overbank flooding was in progress” from Bay Area Boulevard to Clear Lake, according to a Tweet from the Harris County Flood Control District. As of 7 a.m., Friendswood’s Office of Emergency Management reported Clear Creek at FM 2351 was at a stream of 16.33 feet; flooding is likely at a stream of 18.1 feet. At FM 528, Clear Creek was at a stream of 11.54 feet but was falling. According to a tweet from the National Weather Service, Turkey Creek at Dixie Farm Road is beginning to top its banks. Chigger Creek has also crested but is falling slowly, according to a Tweet from HCFCD. “There have been no reports of street flooding or structure flooding,” Friendswood city officials said in an email. “There has been street ponding during periods of heavy rain.” The flood warnings in Friendswood and Clear Lake will continue through 2:50 p.m. on Sept. 19, according to a Tweet from the National Weather Service. A flood advisory in League City has been issued as well and will continue until 1 p.m. on Sept. 18. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Tropical Storm Imelda has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression. Harris County is under a flash flood warning until 7 a.m. on Sept. 19.1 PM Bayou Update Continued:
— HCFCD (@hcfcd) September 18, 2019
-Turkey Creek: Near bankfull but very slowly falling
-Armand Bayou: Slowly falling
-Cedar Bayou: Within banks, but upstream run-off will result in a continued rise today.
If heavy rainfall continues later on, rise could result in overbank flooding
6 AM Bayou Update: Clear Creek: Overbank flooding in progress from Bay Area Blvd to Clear Lake. Minor flooding along the channel Turkey Creek: Near bankfull, crested & falling slowly Armand Bayou: Near bankfull, but cresting Chigger Creek: Near bankfull, crested & falling slowly
— HCFCD (@hcfcd) September 18, 2019
The National Weather Service in League City has Issued a Flood Advisory. https://t.co/Fhx6JdaKgY #txwx #houwx #bcswx pic.twitter.com/hQOKDjp0Er
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) September 18, 2019
The Flood Warning Continues for The Clear Creek At Bay Area Boulevard until Further Notice Or until The Warning Is Canceled.. https://t.co/KkEgMVgfPy #txwx #houwx #bcswx pic.twitter.com/nwgJBbE0vX
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) September 18, 2019
The Flood Warning Continues for The Clear Creek in Friendswood At Fm 528 until Further Notice Or until The Warning Is Canceled.. https://t.co/AhsLlt4KvZ #txwx #houwx #bcswx pic.twitter.com/IjZDmv2oYE
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) September 18, 2019
Turkey Creek at FM 1959 (Dixie Farm Rd) is beginning to near the top of its banks. Per @hcfcd this means issues may crop up in spots near the creek south of 1959, particularly Well School Road. Crossing a road covered with water is not a smart move, ESPECIALLY at night! pic.twitter.com/5ifnhNYQEB
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) September 18, 2019