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Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Sabine River near Mineola

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola. WHEN...Until Saturday evening. 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 Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning to a crest of 14.3 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - 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

...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, 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: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 815 PM CDT.