Hazardous Weather Outlook for Slocum, Texas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
326 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
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326 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms will continue mainly south of I-20 through
the afternoon. Gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lighting can
all be expected with these storms. Additional thunderstorms will
approach North Texas from the west tonight, a few of which may
contain gusty winds and hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Widespread showers and storms are expected Saturday night into
Sunday morning. Heavy rain will be the primary concern, though a few
storms may also be strong to severe with damaging winds and hail.
Daily storm chances are expected much of next week. Some severe
weather will be possible, especially mid to late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Flood Warning for Slocum, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
906 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River At Rockland affecting Tyler, Jasper, Angelina and
Polk Counties.
Neches River Near Diboll affecting Polk, Tyler, Houston, Trinity
and Angelina Counties.
Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Houston, Trinity and
Anderson Counties.
Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee, Houston and Anderson
Counties.
For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,
Diboll, Rockland...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 915 PM CDT.
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906 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Preparations should be completed for a
moderate flood. Barns and farm buildings near the river will be
threatened by high water. In addition, ranchers should have
completed moving cattle and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 18.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.5 feet on 06/17/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3167 9524 3152 9504 3138 9492 3133 9500
3166 9537
Flood Warning for Slocum, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
906 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Neches River At Rockland affecting Tyler, Jasper, Angelina and
Polk Counties.
Neches River Near Diboll affecting Polk, Tyler, Houston, Trinity
and Angelina Counties.
Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Houston, Trinity and
Anderson Counties.
Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee, Houston and Anderson
Counties.
For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto,
Diboll, Rockland...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 915 PM CDT.
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906 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neches River near Neches.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock
and equipment to higher ground away from the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 14.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7
feet Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.8 feet on 05/25/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3205 9544 3167 9524 3166 9537 3180 9544
3188 9548
Flood Warning for Slocum, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
815 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Trinity River At Trinidad affecting Navarro and Henderson
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Trinity River Near Long Lake (Oakwood) affecting Leon, Anderson
and Freestone Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/fwd.
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815 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood).
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Moderate flooding of numerous ranches
along the river is expected. The Coffield Prison farm and ranch
lands will be moderately flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 37.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.4
feet early Wednesday morning.
LAT...LON 3173 9580 3149 9562 3150 9580 3170 9593
Flood Watch for Slocum, Texas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
814 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
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Including the cities of Corsicana, Oakwood, Calvert, Marlin,
Franklin, Hearne, Gun Barrel City, Fairfield, Palestine, Cameron,
Groesbeck, Rockdale, Normangee, Wortham, Teague, Buffalo, Athens,
Mexia, Centerville, and Jewett
814 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and south central
Texas, including the following counties, in north central Texas,
Falls, Freestone, Limestone and Navarro. In northeast Texas,
Anderson, Henderson and Leon. In south central Texas, Milam and
Robertson.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches, with isolated higher amounts
up possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.