Flood Warning issued February 13 at 8:08PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

…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 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 7:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3
feet Saturday evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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