Flood Warning Issued for Neches River Affecting Anderson and Cherokee Counties Through Tuesday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Neches River near Neches, with minor flooding expected to impact Anderson and Cherokee counties starting late Sunday night.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for the Neches River near Neches. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, effective from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Anderson and Cherokee Counties in Texas. Impacted locations along the Neches River include Neches, Alto, Diboll, and Rockland.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
- Move livestock and equipment: Ranchers with assets in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground to avoid the heavily wooded floodplain.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 9:30 PM CST Saturday, the river stage was recorded at 6.1 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet early Monday morning, reaching a projected crest of 12.1 feet. At this level, minor lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain and the local boat ramp is expected. This crest is comparable to a previous historical crest of 12.4 feet recorded in June 2015.
Timeline
- Alert Effective: Monday, February 16, at 12:00 AM CST (late Sunday night).
- Expected Crest: Monday morning, February 16.
- Receding Levels: The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by early Monday afternoon.
- Warning Expiration: The alert remains in effect until Tuesday, February 17, at 6:00 AM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice