Flood Statement Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1123 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 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...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 morning at 1130 AM CDT.
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1123 AM 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 11:15 AM 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 11:15 AM CDT Thursday was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently expected to only slowly
fall to 14.7 feet by Tuesday. However, additional potential
rainfall this week could cause at least some additional rises
to the river next week.
- 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
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