Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 6:59pm
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Gregg and Smith
Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.
* WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding to continue with
oil field operations curtailed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Friday morning and continue rising to 28.8 feet Monday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Smith, TX; Upshur, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA