Flood Warning Issued for Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties in Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 12, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Shreveport LA for Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties in Texas, with minor flooding expected along the Angelina River starting Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Texas
- Issued
- May 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the specified areas. This alert is effective from May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Angelina County, TX, and Nacogdoches County, TX, specifically the Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin.
What You Should Do
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Angelina River. At a stage of 161.0 feet, expect minor flooding with the gravel parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road. The river stage was 158.2 feet at 8:45 AM CDT on Friday, and it is expected to rise above the 161.0-foot flood stage early Monday afternoon to 161.4 feet early Wednesday morning, with additional rises possible thereafter.
Timeline
The alert onset is May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, and it will remain in effect until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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