Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:01PM CDT until May 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 7:01pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Rusk, Nacogdoches, Shelby
and San Augustine 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 late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooded paths and secondary
roadways. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Monday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The Attoyac Bayou near Chireno is expected to rise
to a crest of 17.4 feet early Wednesday afternoon, and remain
above the 14 foot flood stage through at least Friday.
- 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 Tuesday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Nacogdoches, TX; Rusk, TX; San Augustine, TX; Shelby, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA