Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 9:11AM CDT until March 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 7:11am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Smith and Wood Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,
Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect flooding of secondary roadways with
picnic and recreational areas flooded as well. Also expect flooded
boat ramps as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 14.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1
feet on 02/27/2016.
- 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 Monday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Smith, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov