Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 7:27pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Angelina and Nacogdoches
Counties.
For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several
days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded.
Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing
both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can
become swift and turbulent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 162.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 162.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 165.6 feet
Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 161.0 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 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Angelina, TX; Nacogdoches, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA