Texas effects from Erin

[JenBayles]

Yeah EWG - it's really bad anywhere along and inside the loop. 288 is closed at 610; flooding in the Med Center; the toy train stopped running; 59 feeder roads under water; sections of Richmond under water....

[Extremeweatherguy]

the band has reached me now...definitely the worst one of the storm so far. Lots of heavy rain and gusty winds.

[jasons2k]

From Jeff

"NWS will be issuing a warning for A100 (Clear Creek) and lower Brays Bayou(D100). TMC camera is showing Brays within 3.0-4.0 ft of TOB and bayou is near bankfull at Lanwdale"

[Houstonia]

FOR BRAYS BAYOU AT LAWNDALE MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
FOR THE CLEAR CREEK ABOVE PEARLAND TO I-45 MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED.
FOR BEAMER DITCH AT HUGHES ROAD MINOR FLOOD IS EXPECTED.
FOR TURKEY CREEK AT DIXIE FARM ROAD MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED.

TROPICAL STORM ERIN MADE LANDFALL THIS MORNING PRODUCING 4 TO 6 INCHES
OF
RAIN
OVER S. HARRIS COUNTY. RUNOFF FROM THIS RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
MINOR FLOODING OVER LWR BRAYS BAYOU & CLEAR CREEK.

TXC201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* BRAYS BAYOU AT LAWNDALE
* LATEST STAGE: 11.8 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 10.4 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE BAYOU ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLIER THIS MORNING WITH
AN
ADDITIONAL RISE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC039-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* CLEAR CREEK AT TELEPHONE ROAD
* LATEST STAGE: 39.0 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 44.7 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* CLEAR CREEK AT COUNTRY CLUB
* LATEST STAGE: 27.6 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 36.7 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$


TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* CLEAR CREEK AT FM 2351
* LATEST STAGE: 9.6 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 16.6 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* CLEAR CREEK AT FM 258
* LATEST STAGE: 4.7 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* CLEAR CREEK AT BAY AREA BOULEVARD
* LATEST STAGE: 4.1 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 7.5 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* CLEAR CREEK AT I-45
* LATEST STAGE: 3.0 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 4.6 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* BEAMER DITCH AT HUGHES ROAD
* LATEST STAGE: 29.0 FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 31.3 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$

TXC167-201-170512-
1212 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

* TURKEY CREEK AT DIXIE FARM ROAD
* LATEST STAGE: 24.1FEET THIS MORNING.
* FLOOD STAGE: 29.1 FEET.
* FORECAST.THE CREEK IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS
AFTERNOON.

$$


PERSONS ARE URGED TO STAY AWAY FROM THE RIVER UNTIL WATER LEVELS
RECEDE.

MOTORISTS SHOULD AVOID ANY WATER COVERED ROADS & FIND AN ALTERNATE
ROUTE.

http://www.emergencyemail.org OR OTHER NEWS SOURCES FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

[jasons2k]

destruction, is there a reason you have posted that same statement in 3 threads now?

Yes, because it is relevant to all 3 threads.
I think there is too much hype going on (made by amateurs) right now so I am using information from pro-mets on this board to allow people to calm down.

FWIW Mike isn't a pro met....

But he is a very well-respected amateur, like many others who post on the board.

Too early for anyone, especially those in TX, to let their guard down on Dean.

[Johnny]

I'm here just south of The Woodlands (north Spring area) and it's pitch black out with a light rain....very nice.

[Houstonia]

THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR.
HARRIS COUNTY IN SE TX

* UNTIL 315 PM CDT

* AT 1214 PM CDT.NATL WEATHER SVC DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
THAT VERY HEAVY RAIN CONTINUED TO FALL FROM A BAND OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTY. FROM 3 TO 4 INCHES
OF RAIN HAS FALLEN OVER PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA OVER THE LAST
THREE HRS. ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAIN OF 2 TO 4 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE
FROM THESE STORMS.

* FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN OR NEAR.
SAN JACINTO STATE PARK.JOHNSON SPACE CENTER.ELLINGTON FIELD.
WEBSTER.TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE.SOUTH HOUSTON.SHOREACRES.
SHELDON.PASADENA.MORGAN`S POINT.LA PORTE.JACINTO CITY.
GALENA PARK.DEER PARK & CHANNELVIEW.

EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE FLOODING OF LAND
ADJACENT TO CREEKS & BAYOUS.DRAINAGE AREAS & LOW LYING SPOTS.
ADDITIONALLY.FLOODING MAY OCCUR ON.STREETS.FRONTAGE ROADS.AND
HIGHWAY UNDERPASSES. AVOID LOCATIONS WHERE WATER COVERS THE GROUND!

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM FOR THE WARNED AREA.

PLEASE REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF.LOCAL POLICE.
OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATL WEATHER SVC.

LAT.LON 2952 9513 2966 9493 2989 9515 2989 9543

[shelby]

Also Some of hte hospital in the medical center have had to close their flood gates.

[srainhoutx]

FYI. This is going to be a prolonged flooding event in SE TX via long range HGX radar loop as training has set up. Will note TD Erin circulation near San Antonio...

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid= ... 1&loop=yes

[jasons2k]

More from Jeff:

Flood Warning issued for Hunting Bayou (2.20 inches in 30 minutes) Bayou just below TOB at Lockwood
Flood Warning for Little Vince Bayou at Jackson (At TOB)
Flood warning continues for Brays at Lawndale, Clear Creek below Telephone Rd.
Very impressive rainfall rates up to and above 5.0 inches per hour

[Stratosphere747]

The rainfall amounts are not approaching Allison like numbers, but I tell you some of the images of the highways are becoming reminiscent of Allison.

288 is a mess....

[JenBayles]

Well crap on toast. My eyes don't deceive me - it's moving back west.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING
TXC201-162200-

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
156 PM CDT THU AUG 16 2007

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
HARRIS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

* UNTIL 500 PM CDT

* AT 151 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
THAT FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR OVER MANY PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
HARRIS COUNTY. THIS AREA EXPERIENCED SCATTERED RAINFALL AMOUNTS
FROM 6 TO 8 INCHES OF RAIN BY EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. AN
ADDITIONAL 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN MAY FALL OVER THIS AREA BY LATE
AFTERNOON...SLOWING THE DRAINAGE OF ALREADY FLOODED AREAS.

* FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN OR NEAR...
THE MEDICAL CENTER...MINUTE MAID PARK...MEMORIAL...HOBBY AIRPORT...
HERMAN PARK...THE GALLERIA...WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE...SPRING VALLEY...
SOUTHSIDE PLACE...SOUTH HOUSTON...PINEY POINT VILLAGE...HUNTERS CREEK
VILLAGE...HOUSTON...HILSHIRE VILLAGE AND HEDWIG VILLAGE.

EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CONTINUED FLOODING OF
LAND ADJACENT TO CREEKS AND BAYOUS...DRAINAGE AREAS AND LOW LYING
SPOTS. ADDITIONAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR ON...STREETS...FRONTAGE
ROADS...AND HIGHWAY UNDERPASSES. AVOID LOCATIONS WHERE WATER COVERS
THE GROUND...TURN AROUND...DON`T DROWN!

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7:00 PM FOR THE WARNED AREA.

PLEASE REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF...LOCAL POLICE...
OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

[Stratosphere747]

What is a bit troubling and I'm not sure if it will play out -

If you remember yesterday, there was an impressive amount of convection that tailed behind Erin over the Yucatan and into the GOM. Today you can see that same tail now encroaching on the mid and upper Texas coast. Not sure if this pattern will follow the remnants of Erin as she continues to move into west Texas, but something to keep an eye on.

[cyclonic chronic]

MSN reporting i dead in texas and flooding in houston due to Erin
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20278550/

[shelby]

A roof collapse due to the rains at a Randall's grocery store in Houston killing 1.

[Houstonia]

What is a bit troubling and I'm not sure if it will play out -

If you remember yesterday, there was an impressive amount of convection that tailed behind Erin over the Yucatan and into the GOM. Today you can see that same tail now encroaching on the mid and upper Texas coast. Not sure if this pattern will follow the remnants of Erin as she continues to move into west Texas, but something to keep an eye on.

You mean to tell me that all that red crap down in the Gulf is still to come?!?

[HouTXmetro]

Heavy rain moving back into the Metro area from the Gulf. Could be long night!!!

[Ptarmigan]

What is a bit troubling and I'm not sure if it will play out -

If you remember yesterday, there was an impressive amount of convection that tailed behind Erin over the Yucatan and into the GOM. Today you can see that same tail now encroaching on the mid and upper Texas coast. Not sure if this pattern will follow the remnants of Erin as she continues to move into west Texas, but something to keep an eye on.

TD Erin kinda reminds me of TS Allison. Looks like more rain, especially at night with all that tropical moisture.

[Extremeweatherguy]

I just had another gusty band of rain pass through here.

[Diva]

Anyone in the Katy area? What are conditions there?