Advertencias, Park Lake Dam

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 8:18PM CDT until May 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Bedias Creek near Madisonville affecting Madison and Walker Counties. For the Bedias Creek...including Madisonville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bedias Creek near Madisonville. * WHEN...From late Friday night to early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 feet on 02/05/1975. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 230 PM CDT.