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WGUS84 KSHV 041535
FLSSHV

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1035 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024

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

  Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Gregg, Wood, Upshur and
  Smith 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:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1045 AM CDT.

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1035 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding with
  some secondary roadways near the river to be closed. Also homes
  will be threatened with flooding and preparations should be
  completed for a major flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 34.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 32.9 feet
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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