Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 9:06AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:06am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 7:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Gregg and Smith
Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Gladewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.
* WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with camps
and picnic areas near the river suffering some flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 27.2 feet
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.2 feet on 03/17/1937.
- 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 Wednesday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Smith, TX; Upshur, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA