Flood Warning issued February 15 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

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

Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches, Angelina and
Cherokee Counties.

For the Angelina River…including Alto, Lufkin…Minor flooding is
forecast.

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

* WHERE…Angelina River near Lufkin.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several
days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded.
Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing
both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can
become swift and turbulent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 164.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 164.6
feet early Tuesday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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