Flood Warning Issued for Neches River Near Diboll Affecting Angelina, Polk, and Trinity Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA, has issued a Flood Warning for the Neches River near Diboll. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with likely certainty, effective from Thursday evening through late Saturday night.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Texas:

• Angelina County
• Polk County
• Trinity County

The primary area of concern is the Neches River near Diboll.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.
• Do not attempt to drive around barricades.
• Exercise extreme caution when walking near riverbanks.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Neches River. As of 2:15 PM CDT on Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 4.6 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet tomorrow evening.

Specific hazards include:

• Crest Level: A crest of 12.3 feet is expected Friday morning.
• Impacts: At 12.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs. Residents should expect flooded boat ramps and trails in the vicinity of the river.

Timeline

• Alert Issued: Wednesday, March 11 at 2:38 PM CDT
• Flood Onset: Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM CDT
• Expected Crest: Friday, March 13 in the morning
• Alert Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15.