To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 845 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Goodrich affecting Liberty, Polk and San Jacinto Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Goodrich. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, Major lowland flooding begins as the slab elevation of homes on the right bank just below Lake Livingston is reached. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 41.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 44.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 33.3 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.6 feet on 05/14/1966. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood