Active AlertsTyler, TX

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 1:21 PM Apr. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Smith and Wood Counties. For the Sabine Riverincluding Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, LogansportMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Sabine River near Mineola.
When: From Sunday morning until further notice.
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 1:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 16.7 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 feet on 04/15/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Sunday afternoon at 130 PM CDT.

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