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Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texa
S: Neches River Near Alto affecting Anderson, Houston, Cherokee and Angelina Counties. For the Neches Riverincluding Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland Moderate flooding is forecast.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Neches River near Alto.
When: From Thursday morning 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 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 06/17/2016. - 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 Thursday evening at 1000 PM CDT.