Flood Warning issued February 16 at 8:49PM 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 Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CST Sunday was 16.8 feet and will hold as a
flat crest overnight.
– Forecast…The river is now expected to fall all week to 14.7
feet Friday evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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