Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Anderson, Angelina and Houston Counties.

For the Neches River...including Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be completely inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Sunday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 02/16/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood