Station Name: Matagorda City
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
S Gulf Rd
Matagorda, TX 77414
Matagorda County

GPS Coordinates: 28.71006, -95.914

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 1:24PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 1:24 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 2:15 PM

At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Mission Valley, or 14 miles west of Victoria, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Port Lavaca, Edna, Ganado, La Ward, Schicke Point, Olivia, Lolita, Alamo Beach, Cordele, Vanderbilt, Louise, Morales, and Lake Texana Dam.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Flood Watch issued May 1 at 11:27AM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 4:00 AM

Widespread 1 to 3 inches of rainfall has already fallen in the last 12 hours. A swath of 3 to 5 inches has been observed from Colorado County to NW Harris County. Waves of showers and storms will continue to produce rain rates of 1 to 2+ inches per hour through the evening hours. Training of cells and short duration intense rainfall may cause localized flooding. The Flood Watch is in effect until 3AM Saturday morning. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of showers and storms continue to produce localized high rain rates and the potential for several inches of rain in a short time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.