Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 8:58PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 6:58pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Tyler, Angelina, Polk
and Houston Counties.
For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,
Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Diboll.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of boat ramps,
paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The Neches River southwest of Diboll is expected
to slowly fall to near 14 feet Tuesday, although additional
rises are possible by mid and late week as heavy rain falls
across the Neches River basin.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.2 feet on 02/26/1960.
- 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 evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Angelina, TX; Houston, TX; Polk, TX; Trinity, TX; Tyler, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA