Flood Warning Issued for Smith and Wood Counties, Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 3, 2026, 3 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 Smith and Wood Counties in Texas, with minor flooding expected on the Sabine River near Mineola starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Smith and Wood Counties, Texas
- Issued
- May 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Smith and Wood Counties, Texas.
Flood Warning in Texas
Alert Details
The alert is a Flood Warning issued by NWS Shreveport LA. It was sent on April 25, 2026, at 1:21 PM CDT and is effective from April 26, 2026, at 6:20 AM CDT until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Smith and Wood Counties in Texas, specifically the Sabine River near Mineola, and includes areas such as Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, and Logansport.
What You Should Do
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river stage is expected to rise above the flood stage of 14.0 feet, reaching a crest of 16.7 feet on Monday evening. At 1:15 PM CDT on Saturday, the stage was 7.0 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 26, 2026, at 6:20 AM CDT and expires on April 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM CDT, though it may continue until further notice as indicated.
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