Active AlertsJasper

Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 10:02 PM Oct. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Hardin, Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties. For the Neches Riverincluding Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River Saltwater BarrierMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier.
When: From this evening to Monday morning.
Impacts: At 5.0 feet, Water is about two feet over portions of Four Oaks Ranch Road.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 4.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 3.9 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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