Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 11:59AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 9:59am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Rusk, Shelby, San Augustine
and Nacogdoches Counties.
For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooded paths and secondary
roadways. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.2 feet
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 05/28/2016.
- 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 Sunday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Nacogdoches, TX; Rusk, TX; San Augustine, TX; Shelby, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA