One product issued by NWS for: Alba TX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1048 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024



Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.

For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Logansport...Minor
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.

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

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM CDT.



TXC423-499-201600-
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/MLAT2.1.ER.240319T1747Z.240414T0245Z.240424T0600Z.NO/
1048 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* 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 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Friday was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning. However, additional rainfall likely
this weekend could cause at least additional minor.
rises next week.
- 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



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