Waarschuwingen, Bates Ferry (historical)

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 12:02PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Trinity and Anderson Counties. Neches River Near Diboll affecting Tyler, Polk, Angelina, Trinity and Houston Counties. Neches River Near Neches affecting Houston, Cherokee and Anderson 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 Alto. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Saturday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 03/12/2012. - 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 Sunday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.