Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:20AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 7:20am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Anderson, Houston and
Trinity Counties.
For the Neches River...including Alto...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river
will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment
near the river to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Monday was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4
feet Tuesday morning. However...with more rainfall expected
this week...stay tuned for updated forecasts.
- 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 Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Anderson, TX; Cherokee, TX; Houston, TX; Trinity, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA