Active AlertsDiana, TX

Flood Warning
Issued at Tue 9:37 PM Apr. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Wood, Smith, Upshur andGregg Counties.For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding withsome secondary roadways near the river to be closed. Also homeswill be threatened with flooding and preparations should becompleted for a major flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 28.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.2 feet Sundaymorning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of35.3 feet on 05/24/2021.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood