Flood Warning Issued for Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno Affecting Four East Texas Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA, has issued a Flood Warning for the Attoyac Bayou near Chireno. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the following geographic regions in East Texas:

• Nacogdoches County
• Rusk County
• San Augustine County
• Shelby County

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following safety measures:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise extreme caution when walking near riverbanks.
• “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads.
• Move livestock and equipment to higher ground to prevent damage or loss.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is anticipated as the Attoyac Bayou rises. As of 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 9.2 feet. The flood stage for this location is 14.0 feet. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and reach a crest of 16.7 feet early Saturday morning. At 16.0 feet, secondary roadways and paths are expected to become flooded. This forecast crest is comparable to a previous crest of 16.4 feet recorded in April 2016.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting late Thursday night (March 13 at 1:00 AM CDT). The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon, with the warning officially concluding at 8:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.