Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 12, 2025 - 8:45am
Expires:
May 13, 2025 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Smith and Gregg
Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding to continue with
oil field operations curtailed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 26.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Monday was 26.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.2
feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- 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 Tuesday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Smith, TX; Upshur, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA