Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED5/4/2024 9:53:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ImmediateSeverity: SevereCertainty: Observed
5/4/2024 9:53:00 AM until 5/5/2024 10:00:00 AM
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...
Sabine River Near Burkeville
Village Creek Near Kountze
Sabine River Near Bon Wier
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River Near Evadale
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 26.8 feet, Deweyville schools may be closed due to
school bus routes being flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 26.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 26.6 feet early
Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood