Active AlertsReklaw, TX

Flood Warning
Issued at Mon 11:32 AM Apr. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.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 Tuesday morning at 1145 AM CDT.

Description

...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a FloodWarning for the following bayou in Texas...Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Nacogdoches, Rusk, Shelbyand San Augustine Counties.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...From this morning to late Friday morning.* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of boatramps and pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.5 feet.- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 15.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall belowflood stage Thursday afternoon.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood