Flood Warning Issued for Sabine River Near Mineola Affecting Smith and Wood Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Sabine River near Mineola, with minor flooding expected to impact Smith and Wood counties through Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Smith and Wood Counties, Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Smith and Wood Counties, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for the Sabine River near Mineola. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast for the region as river levels rise.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects Smith and Wood Counties in Texas. Specific locations mentioned in the forecast path include Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, and Logansport.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive through flooded areas. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Turn around, don't drown. If you encounter a flooded roadway, seek an alternate route.
- Exercise caution near riverbanks.
- Respect all signage. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through water-covered roads.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is anticipated as the Sabine River rises. As of 8:15 AM CDT Sunday, the river stage was 13.6 feet. It is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 14.0 feet late this afternoon and reach a crest of 14.5 feet by early tomorrow afternoon.
At a stage of 14.0 feet, impacts include the flooding of secondary roadways, picnic and recreational areas, and boat ramps. The river is expected to fall back below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from the afternoon of Sunday, March 8, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 10:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The next official statement from the NWS is expected Monday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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