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Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Sabine River near Mineola

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola. WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooding of low river bottoms with secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas becoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher ground. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning is extended 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: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 815 AM CDT.