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Flood Warning for Menard Creek Near Rye Extended Through Saturday Afternoon

The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for Menard Creek near Rye, now in effect until Saturday afternoon.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 12:06 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 2, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ET
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The has extended a for Menard Creek near Rye, now in effect from 3:47 p.m. CDT Wednesday, September 2, through noon CDT Saturday, September 5. The was issued at 10:56 a.m. CDT Wednesday and now runs longer than initially announced. At 20.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel near the gauge; at 23.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated. 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 5:00 a.m. CDT.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 2, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET

    Flood Warning Issued for Menard Creek Near Rye

    The National Weather Service Houston issued a Flood Warning for Menard Creek near Rye on September 2, 2026, effective from 3:47 p.m. CDT that day until noon CDT on September 5. Moderate flooding is forecast.

    At 20.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel near the gauge; at 23.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated.

    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 5:00 a.m. CDT.

  2. Sep 2, 2026, 12:13 p.m. ET

    Flood Warning Issued for Menard Creek Near Rye

    The National Weather Service Houston has issued a Flood Warning for Menard Creek near Rye, effective from 3:47 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, until noon CDT on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Moderate flooding is forecast.

    According to the warning, at 20.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel near the gage. At 23.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated.

    The Weather Service advises motorists not to attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement is expected late tonight at 5:00 AM CDT.

  3. Sep 2, 2026, 12:06 p.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Warning Issued for Menard Creek Near Rye

    The National Weather Service Houston issued a flood warning on September 2, 2026, for Menard Creek near Rye. The warning is in effect from 3:47 p.m. CDT Wednesday until noon CDT Saturday, September 5. Moderate flooding is forecast.

    According to the warning, 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.

    The warning advises motorists not to 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 5:00 AM CDT.

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