Varningar, Caddoan Mounds State Historical Park

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Neches affecting Houston, Anderson and Cherokee Counties. Neches River At Rockland affecting Angelina, Tyler, Polk and Jasper Counties. Neches River Near Alto affecting Trinity, Houston, Anderson and Cherokee 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 11:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.4 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - 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. 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon CDT.