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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
853 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Smith and Wood Counties.

For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor 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:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv

The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 900 PM CDT.

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853 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect flooding of secondary roadways with
  picnic and recreational areas flooded as well.  Also expect
  flooded boat ramps as well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening and continue falling to 13.1 feet Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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