Flood Warning Issued for Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville in Hunt County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood Warning for the Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville. The alert was issued on February 14 and remains in effect until early Monday morning, February 16.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Hunt County, Texas, with primary impacts centered on the Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area should follow these safety instructions:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
• Monitor local authorities for potential road closures.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently forecast for the region.

• Current Stage: As of 12:45 PM CST Saturday, the river stage was 5.2 feet.
• Flood Stage: 14.0 feet.
• Forecast Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet.
• Impacts: At 17.0 feet, moderate out-of-bank flooding occurs. This level will necessitate the closure of a few rural roads along the river reach and cause moderate flooding through Greenville.

Timeline

• Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday evening (approximately 11:38 PM CST).
• Peak: The crest of 16.7 feet is expected Sunday morning, February 15.
• Recession: Water levels are forecast to fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
• Expiration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 1:16 AM CST on Monday, February 16.