…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas…
Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith 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 Thursday morning 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 6:15 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 15.1 feet
early Friday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.