Waarschuwingen, Chinquapin Ridge

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Polk, Houston, Tyler and Angelina Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of boat ramps, paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 05/12/1959. - 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. 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: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 900 PM CDT.