Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:20AM CDT until May 13 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 6:20am
Expires:
May 9, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Nacogdoches, Shelby, Rusk
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 Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooded paths and secondary
roadways. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM CDT Thursday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Tuesday morning.
- 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 Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Nacogdoches, TX; Rusk, TX; San Augustine, TX; Shelby, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA