National Weather Service issued a severe flood warning for parts of east Texas affecting Angelina CountyPolk County and Trinity County beginning in early September 2026 for the Neches River near Diboll.
The expanded advisory matters because forecast river rises and ongoing moderate flooding on nearby waterways can inundate low-lying areas, close access points and threaten public safety. Last updated: 7 September 2026.
Scope and timing of warnings
The original warning was in effect from 2 September 2026, 2:41 PM until 6 September 2026, 7:00 PM, with the Neches River near Diboll forecast to rise above flood stage just after midnight and to crest at 14.7 feet early Friday morning, then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. The advisory text included the time stamp 2:41 PM (41) and the 7:00 PM (00) end time. The National Weather Service clarified that a Flood Warning indicates flooding was imminent or occurring and that minor lowland flooding could affect boat ramps and trails.
New developments and adjoining warnings
Subsequent notices covered additional reaches of the river system and nearby waterways in east Texas. A separate severe flood warning for Hardin, Texas was active from September 4, 2026, 8:09 PM CDT until September 6, 2026, 10:36 AM CDT and addressed flooding along the Neches River at the Neches River Saltwater Barrier, Village Creek near Kountze, and Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake. Those notices reported moderate flooding on Village Creek near Kountze and minor flooding expected on the Neches River and Pine Island Bayou.
Impacts and safety guidance
Officials warned that the Neches River rise could cause minor lowland flooding with potential impacts to boat ramps, trails and low-lying access points in Angelina County, Polk County and Trinity County. Residents in affected areas were urged to avoid driving through flooded roadways and to exercise caution near riverbanks, to avoid walking or driving through floodwater, and to contact emergency services at 911 if needed.
What to monitor
The public was advised to follow updates from the National Weather Service for the latest river stages and forecast changes, to watch for local statements affecting individual communities, and to prepare to move to higher ground if rising water threatened properties near the Neches River corridor.
