...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Smith and Wood Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon CST.
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooding of low river bottoms with
secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas
becoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle and
equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
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