Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 6:59pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River Near Neches affecting Anderson, Cherokee and Houston
Counties.
Neches River Near Alto affecting Trinity, Anderson, Cherokee and
Houston Counties.
For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,
Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding of the
heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be
completely inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 17.9 feet early
Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Anderson, TX; Cherokee, TX; Houston, TX; Trinity, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA