Active AlertsCherokee

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Anderson, Cherokee and Angelina Counties. For the Neches Riverincluding AltoMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Neches River near Alto.
When: Until late Monday night.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 16.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - 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. 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 morning at 1030 AM CDT.