Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 7:16AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 5:16am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Rusk, Gregg, Panola and
Harrison Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Beckville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Beckville.
* WHEN...From this morning to Monday morning.
* 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 6:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 AM CDT Friday was 27.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.3 feet on 05/28/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 730 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Harrison, TX; Panola, TX; Rusk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA