...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River At Longview affecting Rusk and Gregg Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.
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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River at Longview.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect severe flooding of several thousand
acres of river bottom along with petroleum equipment, secondary
roadways, and several structures. Preparations should be completed
for a major flooding event.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 33.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 34.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 29.7 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
33.3 feet on 12/31/1991.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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