Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 4:59PM CDT until October 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Cherokee County in northeastern Texas...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jacksonville, Rusk, Alto, Maydelle, Ponta, New Summerfield and
Gallatin.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cherokee, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov