Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 9:14AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 7:14am
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 7:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River Near Alto affecting Anderson, Houston, Angelina and
Cherokee Counties.
For the Neches River...including Alto...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river
will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment
near the river to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 16.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Anderson, TX; Angelina, TX; Cherokee, TX; Houston, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA