Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 16 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Angelina River Near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin affecting
Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties.
For the Angelina River...including Angelina River near Alto, Angelina
River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Angelina River near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 161.0 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel
parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road
where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of
overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking
downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 161.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 161.4 feet.
- Forecast...The Angelina River north of Lufkin is expected to
slowly rise to a crest of 161.9 feet Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Angelina, TX; Nacogdoches, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov