Overton, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east and northeast Texas, including the
following counties, in east Texas, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine,
San Augustine and Shelby. In northeast Texas, Cherokee, Gregg,
Harrison, Panola, Rusk and Smith.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Wet antecedent soils ahead of possibly 3 or more inches of
rainfall in the next 36 hours will boost chances of flash
flooding in this area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River near Beckville.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding on
the reach of the Sabine River from the Tatum through Beckville and
DeBerry areas with flooded boat ramps, gas and petroleum wells,
and even some low area cabins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 27.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.8 feet on 03/12/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River at Longview.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Lowland flooding will continue for several
days. Oil field operations will be curtailed and timber resources
will suffer severe flooding. Fisherman should use caution as
currents are swift.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 29.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 30.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.1 feet
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
29.5 feet on 02/24/1977.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooded paths and secondary
roadways.  Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Saturday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday morning and continue falling to 12.6 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.8 feet on 06/05/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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