Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:30PM CDT until April 13 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Angelina, TX; Nacogdoches, TX Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

Angelina River Near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin affecting
Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Angelina River near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 161.0 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel
parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road
where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of
overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking
downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 161.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 161.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 158.1 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

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 evening at 930 PM CDT.