Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 11:24AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 9:24am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting San Augustine, Shelby,
Nacogdoches and Rusk 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 19.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of boat
ramps and pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7
feet early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.7 feet on 12/25/1939.
- 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 Wednesday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Nacogdoches, TX; Rusk, TX; San Augustine, TX; Shelby, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA