Severe Flood Warning is in effect for Hardin, TX; Jasper, TX; Jefferson, TX; Orange, TX through 10 October 2026, 23:00, issued October 10 at 9:07AM CDT by the National Weather Service. The warning covers the Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier and adjacent locations including Town Bluff, Evadale and Neches River Saltwater Barrier.
Flood Warnings generally indicate flooding is occurring or is expected and may affect low-lying areas near the river. In this case, minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The river stage was 4.1 feet at 8:15 AM CDT and is forecast to crest at 4.1 feet this afternoon; flood stage is 4.0 feet.
If you are in the affected area, follow guidance from the NWS and local authorities and call 911 if you are in immediate danger. Motorists should avoid flooded roadways and are urged: do not attempt to drive around barricades, and do not drive cars through flooded areas. Move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area and monitor updates from the National Weather Service for changes.
