Flood Warning Issued for South Fork Sabine River in Hunt and Rockwall Counties
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan through Monday morning as minor flooding occurs in Hunt and Rockwall counties.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Hunt and Rockwall Counties, Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth TX
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 Hunt and Rockwall Counties, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan. The alert was issued on February 15 at 12:59 PM CST and remains in effect until Monday, February 16, at 8:35 AM CST.
Affected Areas
This warning affects the following regions in Texas:
- Hunt County
- Rockwall County
The primary area of concern is the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
- Monitor local weather updates for changes in river levels.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. Key hydrological data includes:
- Current Stage: 15.3 feet as of 12:45 PM CST Sunday.
- Flood Stage: 15.0 feet.
- Bankfull Stage: 15.0 feet.
- Impacts: At 15.0 feet, minor out-of-bank flooding will occur.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet this evening. Following the crest, the water level is forecast to fall below flood stage later this evening, though the warning remains active until 8:35 AM CST Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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