Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 900 PM CDT.
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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.
* WHEN...From Friday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect flooding of secondary roadways with
picnic and recreational areas flooded as well. Also expect
flooded boat ramps as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Sabine River south of Mineola is expected to
rise above the 14 foot flood stage late tomorrow evening to a
crest of 14.8 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below
flood stage Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/27/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood