Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 9:51PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2025 - 7:51pm
Expires:
April 6, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River At Longview affecting Gregg and Rusk Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River at Longview.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Lowland flooding will continue for several
days. Oil field operations will be curtailed and timber resources
will suffer severe flooding. Fisherman should use caution as
currents are swift.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Tuesday morning and continue rising to 27.6 feet
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.5 feet on 03/31/1987.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 Sunday evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Rusk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
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