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 Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Smith, Gregg and Upshur Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Lowland flooding will continue to slowly decrease over the next several days. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 32.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Friday was 32.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.0 feet on 05/11/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood