…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Texas…Louisiana…
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Sabine River near Deweyville.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The
lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood,
especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying
roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some
flooding. County Road 4130 and River Oaks Road are closed in
Newton County around Deweyville. Bass Lake, Alligator Park,
Wright, Jimmy Doyle and Steward Roads are flooded in Calcasieu
Parish.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.7 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 25.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0
feet tomorrow morning.
– Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood