Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Angelina, TX; Cherokee, TX; Nacogdoches, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following bayou in Texas... Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Rusk, San Augustine, Shelby and Nacogdoches Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Angelina, Nacogdoches and Cherokee Counties. For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded. Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can become swift and turbulent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 163.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 163.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 163.3 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 164.7 feet Saturday evening. It will fall to 164.5 feet early Sunday afternoon then rise again. - Flood stage is 161.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Friday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
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