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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1045 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Brazos River near Rosharon affecting Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties. For the Brazos River...including Rosharon...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Brazos River near Rosharon. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in vicinity of gage as flow escapes the main channel. Cattle should be removed from low areas in the flood plain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 43.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 40.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 43.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.5 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.4 feet on 06/04/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood