6/13/2025 6:40:00 AM until 6/14/2025 7:00:00 AM

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 Saturday morning at 700 AM CDT.

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Cherokee, Anderson and Angelina Counties. For the Neches River...including Alto...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Fishing cabins near the river face flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM CDT Friday was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The Neches River southwest of Alto will continue to rise to a flat crest near 21.6 feet late tonight, with the crest lingering through this weekend due to routed flow upstream. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 05/17/1968. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood