Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 9:11PM CDT until May 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 12, 2025 - 7:11pm
Expires:
May 13, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Smith, Gregg and Upshur
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 Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding to continue with
oil field operations curtailed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 26.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.7
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Saturday morning.
- 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 Tuesday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Smith, TX; Upshur, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA