Alertes en vigueurCherokee

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texa
S: Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Houston, Anderson and Angelina Counties. For the Neches Riverincluding 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 Tuesday afternoon.
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 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 17.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 03/19/1970. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Sunday evening at 930 PM CDT.