Flood Warning — Hardin County, Texas
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued September 2 at 10:56AM CDT until September 5 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage. At 23.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 23.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will continue to rise to 27.0 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest
Effective September 2, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET · Expires September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Expires
September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM CDT.
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This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Hardin County, Texas?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET.
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Liberty County.