Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:05AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 7:05am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Trinity and
Anderson Counties.
For the Neches River...including Alto...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect flooding of the heavily wooded
floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely
inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday morning and continue rising to 17.8 feet early
Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/30/2018.
- 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 Saturday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Anderson, TX; Cherokee, TX; Houston, TX; Trinity, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA