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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Gregg, Wood 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.

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 Monday afternoon at 1245 PM CDT.

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1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor 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 12:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:15 PM CDT Sunday was 26.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.3 feet Friday
    morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    35.3 feet on 05/16/1968.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 3257 9509 3251 9490 3245 9491 3251 9501
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