Active AlertsLongview, 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.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 Tuesday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Wood, Upshur, Smith andGregg Counties.Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Wood, Upshur and SmithCounties.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 11:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 26.9 feet.- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 11:15 AM CDT Monday was 26.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.3 feetSaturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood