Alertes en vigueurCopeland, TX

Do 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 845 AM CDT.

...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 isforecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola.* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect flooding of secondary roadways withpicnic and recreational areas flooded as well. Also expectflooded boat ramps as well.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 14.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagethis evening and continue falling to 13.2 feet Tuesdaymorning.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of15.1 feet on 02/27/2016.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood