Active AlertsWhite Rock, TX

Flood Warning
Issued at Sat 10:48 AM May. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1100 AM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Angelina, Nacogdoches andCherokee Counties.Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting San Augustine, Rusk,Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties.For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding isforecast.For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding isforecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooded paths and secondaryroadways. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet.- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:30 AM CDT Saturday was 17.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3feet this afternoon.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood