Active AlertsHide-A-Way Lake, TX

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.The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 700 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Upshur, Wood and SmithCounties.For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Sabine River near Hawkins.* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestockand equipment to higher ground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.1 feet.- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagejust after midnight tonight and continue falling to 19.9 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood