Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:22AM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 6:22am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 11:00am
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 forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday 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 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The Sabine River south of Mineola is expected to rise
to a crest near the 14.0 foot flood stage just after midnight
tonight, given the additional rains that should fall over the
upper Sabine River basin this afternoon and evening. It should
then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
- 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Smith, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: