Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 2:15PM CDT until March 15 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 12:15pm
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...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* 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 1:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this evening and
remain just below flood stage through Thursday. The river will
then rise again above flood stage early Friday morning to 14.4
feet early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- 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 Thursday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Smith, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov