Active Alerts Alba, TX

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following websiteaddress into your favorite web browser URL bar:https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHVThe next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 845 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Sabine River At Longview affecting Rusk and Gregg Counties.Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Upshur, Smith, Wood andGregg Counties.For the Sabine River...including Gladewater, Longview...Majorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding withsome secondary roadways near the river to be closed. Also homeswill be threatened with flooding and preparations should becompleted for a major flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.9 feet.- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 37.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 32.7 feet Mondaymorning.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of37.0 feet on 03/06/2001.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood