Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 8:36PM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith 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 Friday afternoon.
* 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 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0
feet on 08/17/2017.
- 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 Tuesday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Smith, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov