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WGUS84 KSHV 081421
FLSSHV

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
921 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

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

  Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Panola, Rusk, Harrison and
  Gregg Counties.

For the Sabine River...including Beckville...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 morning at 930 AM CDT.

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/BEKT2.1.ER.240507T0909Z.240510T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Sabine River near Beckville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding on
  the reach of the Sabine River from the Tatum through Beckville and
  DeBerry areas with flooded boat ramps, gas and petroleum wells,
  and even some low area cabins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 27.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4
    feet early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    27.4 feet on 05/25/1995.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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