Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
752 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

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

  Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith 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 Friday evening at 800 PM CDT.

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TXC423-499-200100-
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/MLAT2.1.ER.240319T1747Z.240414T0245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 14.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.2 feet early
    Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.1 feet on 02/27/2016.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3278 9574 3263 9535 3257 9535 3259 9550
      3273 9574


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