Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 8:15PM CDT until March 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* 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 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Sunday was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. 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 evening at 815 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Smith, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov