Active AlertsCherokee

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texa
S: Neches River Near Neches affecting Anderson and Cherokee Counties. For the Neches Riverincluding Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland Moderate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Neches River near Neches.
When: From Thursday afternoon to Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from the river.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 14.5 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 11/01/2013. - 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.