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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1126 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

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

  Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Hardin,
  Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Village Creek Near Kountze affecting Hardin County.

  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake affecting Hardin and Jefferson
  Counties.

For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River
Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Village Creek...including Kountze...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Pine Island Bayou...including Sour Lake...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

&&

TXC199-241-245-361-050430-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-260910T0400Z/
/NSBT2.1.ER.260905T1600Z.260907T1200Z.260909T0400Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Water is about two feet over portions of
  Four Oaks Ranch Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 2.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
    tomorrow morning to a crest of 5.2 feet Monday morning. It will
    then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8
    feet on 02/14/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT                Fld     Observed        Forecasts (1 pm)
Location                     Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sat   Sun   Mo

Neches River
Neches River Saltwater Barri 4.0   2.8   Fri 10 am     4.1   4.8   5



&&

LAT...LON 3033 9404 3018 9402 3004 9378 2992 9387
      2998 9406 3008 9413 3033 9421


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1126 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

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

  Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Hardin,
  Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Village Creek Near Kountze affecting Hardin County.

  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake affecting Hardin and Jefferson
  Counties.

For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River
Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Village Creek...including Kountze...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Pine Island Bayou...including Sour Lake...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

&&

TXC199-050430-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260906T1636Z/
/KOUT2.2.ER.260902T2247Z.260904T0815Z.260906T0436Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Village Creek near Kountze.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water covers entire floor of Farm to Market
  Road 418. Water threatens homes near the creek in Kountze.
  Significant flooding occurs in Village Creek State Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 22.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.3 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
    feet on 04/06/1999.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (1 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sat   Sun   Mon

Village Creek
Kountze       17.0  22.3  Fri 10 am     19.2  14.2  9.3



&&

LAT...LON 3048 9433 3050 9423 3026 9404 3016 9414
      3033 9433


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1126 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

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

  Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Hardin,
  Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Village Creek Near Kountze affecting Hardin County.

  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake affecting Hardin and Jefferson
  Counties.

For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River
Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Village Creek...including Kountze...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Pine Island Bayou...including Sour Lake...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

&&

TXC199-245-050430-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0038.260905T1312Z-260907T1200Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.260905T1312Z.260906T0600Z.260907T0000Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water inundates roads in lowland areas near
  the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow morning to a crest of 25.8 feet early Sunday morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7
    feet on 10/02/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times CDT    Fld     Observed          Forecasts (1 pm)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sat   Sun   Mon

Pine Island Bayou
Sour Lake        25.0  19.0  Fri 10 am     25.4  25.4  23.6



&&

LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406
      3004 9445


$$

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
429 PM CDT Thu Sep 3 2026

TXC199-245-050030-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FA.W.0014.260903T2129Z-260905T0030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hardin TX-Jefferson TX-
429 PM CDT Thu Sep 3 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...Hardin County in southeastern Texas...
  Northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas...

* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
  remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 428 PM CDT, Gauge reports and emergency management are
    reporting flooding continuing. Flooding is already occurring in
    the warned area.
  - Flood water are moving down Village Creek, Little Pine Island
    Bayou and Pine Island Bayou.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Sour Lake, Saratoga, Wildwood,
    Thicket, Bevil Oaks, Honey Island, Village Mills, Batson and
    Votaw.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3011 9444 3012 9460 3049 9473 3049 9454
      3053 9455 3053 9428 3045 9425 3029 9412
      3026 9411 3026 9410 3024 9412 3022 9412
      3022 9411 3016 9415 3009 9435 3009 9444
      3011 9445


$$

Calhoun

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1045 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

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

  Menard Creek near Rye affecting Polk, Hardin and Liberty Counties.

For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

&&

TXC199-291-373-050345-
/O.CON.KHGX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260905T1744Z/
/RYET2.3.ER.260902T2212Z.260904T0100Z.260905T0544Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as
  low-lying areas along the creek are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 10:15 AM CDT Friday was 28.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight and continue falling to 11.1 feet
    Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.6
    feet on 03/12/2016.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3056 9464 3049 9475 3042 9472 3044 9483
      3053 9486 3056 9475


$$

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