Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas…

Sabine River At Longview affecting Harrison and Gregg Counties.

For the Sabine River…including Longview…Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Sabine River at Longview.

* WHEN…From Saturday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 28.0 feet, Lowland flooding will continue for several
days. Oil field operations will be curtailed and timber resources
will suffer flooding. Fisherman should use caution as currents are
swift.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Saturday morning and continue rising to 27.2 feet Monday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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