Flood Warning — Polk 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 10:35AM CDT until September 3 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Long King Creek near Livingston affecting Polk and San Jacinto Counties. For the Long King Creek...including Livingston...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Long King Creek near Livingston. * WHEN...From this morning to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, At levels above 19 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel of the creek. At 25.0 feet, At levels above 25 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet this evening. It will then fa
Effective September 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET · Expires September 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Expires
September 3, 2026 at 5:45 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 445 AM CDT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Polk 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 5:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Polk County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for San Jacinto County.