Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 2:32PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 12:32pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Rusk, Gregg, Harrison and
Panola 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...Until Monday evening.
* 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 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 27.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CDT Friday was 27.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Monday morning.
- 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 afternoon at 245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Harrison, TX; Panola, TX; Rusk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA