More flooding is expected in Texas over the weekend before a heatwave strikes next week.
Flood warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) were issued on Saturday for Texas around the San Jacinto River, Navasota River and Peach Creek as more heavy rain strikes the Lone Star State over the weekend.
It comes after flooding in the Houston area on Friday with 700 homes damaged in Polk County, according to ABC News. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told reporters that the East Fork of the San Jacinto River had risen to 75 feet above sea level, well above the usual 45 to 50 feet and nearing the record 81 feet that occurred during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Texas has been struck by a wave of extreme weather, with flooding along the Trinity River in Harris County on April 30. Two days later, a tornado struck the state in Hawley destroying a number of homes and vehicles.
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According to the latest NWS update on Saturday, flood warnings are now in force across parts of Montgomery, Harris, Liberty, San Jacinto, Madison, Brazos and Grime counties. Areas near the San Jacinto River, including both its East and West Forks, along with Peach Creek and the Navasota River are especially vulnerable.
