Caddoan Mounds State Historical Park, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:03AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River At Rockland affecting Tyler, Angelina, Polk and Jasper Counties. Neches River Near Diboll affecting Polk, Houston, Tyler, Angelina and Trinity Counties. Neches River Near Alto affecting Anderson, Cherokee, Houston and Trinity Counties. Neches River Near Neches affecting Anderson, Cherokee and Houston Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...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 10:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

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