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Flood Warning issued May 2 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Wood, Smith andGregg Counties.Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Upshur, Wood and SmithCounties.For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater,Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Sabine River near Hawkins.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Expect flooded boatramps and severalhundreds of acres of pastures. Move livestock and equipment tohigher ground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 31.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 28.3 feet Tuesdaymorning.- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodDo not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shvThe next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

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