Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 6:12PM CDT until July 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM CDT, emergency management reported vehicles stranded near
US-59 and Highway 6 in Sugar Land as a result of prolonged heavy
rain. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area, but
rain is gradually moving out of the areas that received the most
rainfall. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Northwestern Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford,
Fresno, First Colony, Meadows Place, Fondren Gardens, Fort Bend
Houston, Brays Oaks, Fifth Street, Westbury, Westwood, Meyerland
Area, Central Southwest, Willowbend, northern Riverstone, Alief,
South Main and Sunnyside.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Fort Bend, TX; Harris, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: