Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:23AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 6:23am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...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...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 16.0 feet, Expect flooding of low river bottoms with
secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas
becoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle and
equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 AM CDT Friday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.0 feet on 10/26/2015.
- 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 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Smith, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA