Avisos

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 9:52AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate 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 withsecondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areasbecoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle andequipment to higher ground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:15 AM CDT Saturday was 17.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feetThursday morning.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of17.2 feet on 06/29/2015.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodDo not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHVThe next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

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