Shreveport, LA – Flood warnings remain in effect for multiple rivers across Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana as water levels continue to rise. Minor flooding is expected along the Angelina River near Lufkin, the Neches River near Neches, the Sabine River near Mineola, the Black Cypress Bayou at Jefferson, the Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam, and Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the Angelina River near Lufkin was at 161.7 feet as of Friday morning, exceeding its flood stage of 161.0 feet. The river is projected to crest at 163.1 feet by early Wednesday morning, potentially causing lowland flooding in Nacogdoches, Cherokee, and Angelina counties.
The Neches River near Neches has also surpassed its flood stage of 12.0 feet, reaching 12.9 feet Friday morning. The river is forecast to crest at 13.0 feet before falling below flood stage by Sunday morning. Minor flooding is expected in Anderson, Houston, and Cherokee counties, impacting low-lying areas and boat ramps.
In East Texas, the Sabine River near Mineola is forecast to reach 16.0 feet by Sunday before receding early next week. This could result in lowland flooding and impact recreational areas in Wood and Smith counties.
Further north, Arkansas’ Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam continues to see minor flooding, with water levels at 71.1 feet, surpassing the 70.0-foot flood stage. The river is expected to remain elevated through next week.
Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill, straddling the Arkansas-Louisiana border, is also experiencing minor flooding. The water level reached 12.1 feet Friday, with a forecasted crest of 12.5 feet overnight. Residents are advised to take precautions in Columbia and Webster parishes.
Officials urge residents to avoid flooded areas, refrain from driving through high water, and heed local emergency warnings. The National Weather Service will provide updates as conditions change. For more information, visit weather.gov.
