Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas…

Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Harrison, Gregg, Panola and
Rusk Counties.

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 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6
feet Monday morning.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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