Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 4 at 9:52PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 4, 2025 - 7:52pm
Expires:
June 5, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Angelina and
Anderson 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 Alto.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding of the
heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be
completely inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The Neches River southwest of Alto is expected to
rise to a crest of 17.2 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.2 feet on 03/19/1970.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Anderson, TX; Angelina, TX; Cherokee, TX; Houston, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA