Friendswood Public Library, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Trinity, Houston, Anderson and Cherokee Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor 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 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 18.1 feet Thursday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

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