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 evening at 915 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Smith, Upshur and Gregg Counties. Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Smith and Wood Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Smith, Upshur and Wood Counties. Sabine River At Longview affecting Harrison and Gregg Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.6 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 feet on 04/15/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood