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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Shreveport LA

1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024



...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 

following rivers in Texas...



  Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Gregg, Wood and 

  Smith Counties.



For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, 

Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website

address into your favorite web browser URL bar:

water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv



The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 1245 PM CDT.



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1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 

  forecast.



* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding with 

  some secondary roadways near the river to be closed. Also homes 

  will be threatened with flooding and preparations should be 

  completed for a major flood.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 12:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.3 feet.

  - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours

    ending at 12:15 PM CDT Sunday was 26.3 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.3 feet Friday

    morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.

  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of

    35.3 feet on 05/16/1968.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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