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Flood Warning issued May 17 at 8:19AM CDT until May 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River At Longview affecting Gregg and Rusk Counties. Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Gregg, Wood, Smith and Upshur Counties. Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Wood, Smith and Upshur Counties. Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River at Longview. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with boat ramps flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 23.7 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.4 feet on 07/29/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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 830 AM CDT.