…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas…
Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Harrison, Panola, Gregg and
Rusk 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 Beckville.
* WHEN…Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 26.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding of the heavily
wooded floodplain. In addition, oil field operations in and near
the floodplain will be affected and steps should be taken to
secure petroleum equipment.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 26.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 17.9 feet Thursday
evening.
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood