HOUSTON, Texas — Heavy rain don cause flooding for several rivers for Texas, especially Trinity River. As e be, flood warning still dey for Liberty County and surrounding areas, as authorities dey monitor the situation closely.
The flood warning affect Trinity River at Liberty and Trinity River near Moss Bluff. Also, Trinity River at Riverside dey under extended warning as small flooding dey occur and e dey forecast say more go happen. Early morning report show say river stage reach 134.8 feet on Saturday, wey be above bankfull stage of 132.0 feet.
According to the National Weather Service, e get moderate flooding wey fit impact residents for places like Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker Counties. Major lowland flooding dey happen near Thomas Lake wey don cover the boat ramp for Green Rich Shore Subdivision for Walker County. Other areas like Deep River Plantation and FM 980 northwest of Riverside dey face serious warning as flood fit affect dem too.
Motorists dey advised to take caution and avoid flooded roads. “Turn around, don’t drown,” now become the slogan as most flood-related deaths happen when people try drive through water-wey dey cover road. Authorities don arrange say make dem no attempt to pass barricades set up for safety,” one safety spokesperson talk.
Predictions show say Trinity River fit reduce to 133.5 feet by Thursday morning, but for now, residents for affected areas need to dey alert. Next update from National Weather Service go drop late tonight by 3:30 AM CDT, wey go give more clarity on the current situation and emergency response.
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