Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 7 at 11:02AM CDT until September 9 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Jefferson,
Orange, Hardin and Jasper Counties.
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake affecting Jefferson and Hardin
Counties.
For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River
Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Pine Island Bayou...including Sour Lake...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Water
covers roads in Bevil Oaks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 27.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 20.0 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.4
feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Hardin, TX; Jefferson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov