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At 1800 (local) 03 May 2024, The San Jacinto River is in the Major Flood stage with Sheldon flood gage reading above 15 feet. A 4 MPH current has been measured below the I-10 Bridge. The following additional VTS traffic measures are in effect: -No meeting or overtaking on the Houston Ship Channel between lights 126 and 129. -Tows will maintain 1,000 yard between Morgan’s Point and HSC LT 129. The prior VTS Traffic Measures remain in effect: -VTS Area has been extended to 1,000 yards above and below the I-10 bridge.
-No tows with barge transits under the I-10 Bridge without specific prior approval by VTS.
-No tows with barge transits in the San Jacinto River above I-10, upriver to Lake Houston.
-No meeting or overtaking in the San Jacinto River, from the mouth of the river to River Buoy 4.
-No tows with barge transits into the San Jacinto River without confirmed dock space.
-No push-ins for fleeting on the San Jacinto mudbank unless confirmed by VTS. Very respectfully, Vessel Traffic Service USCG Sector Houston-Galveston (281) 464-4837 24/7 Watch Supervisor
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Houston – USCG High Water Action Plan – Update
