Champion Emergency Medical Services, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 11:14AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Beckville affecting Rusk, Panola, Gregg and Harrison Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties. Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Wood, Upshur and Smith Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, and Beckville... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Hawkins. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 28.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Monday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

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