Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:49PM CDT 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 18.0 feet, Expect a couple of flooded barns. Also
expect water to overflow the bridge approaches to Farm to Market
Highway 1804 between Hoard and Lindale. Expect several hundred
acres of flooded pasturelands next to the river both upstream and
downstream. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 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 17.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet just after midnight tonight.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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