Weather Alerts for Lufkin, Texas 75904 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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Weather Alerts-

High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Angelina River near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin

Description

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... 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 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 161.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 161.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 161.6 feet just after midnight tonight. THe river will then fluctuate between 161.1 and 161.8 feet through the weekend. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin affecting Angelina and Nacogdoches Counties. For the Angelina River...including Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 Friday evening at 815 PM CDT.
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