Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:25AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 7:25am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting San Augustine, Rusk, Shelby
and Nacogdoches Counties.
For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooded paths and secondary
roadways. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Monday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to 15.1 feet
Saturday morning. However...with more rainfall expected this
week...stay tuned for updated forecasts.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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:
Nacogdoches, TX; Rusk, TX; San Augustine, TX; Shelby, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA