Flood Warning Issued for Cowleech Fork Sabine River in Hunt County Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood Warning for the Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville. This alert is classified as a severe threat with likely certainty, effective from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Hunt County, Texas, particularly areas surrounding the Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the area are advised to avoid driving cars through flooded areas. Extreme caution is urged when walking near riverbanks as water levels rise. Additional information is available at the official NOAA water services website.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 12.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 14.0-foot flood stage late this afternoon, reaching a projected crest of 15.6 feet this evening. At 15.0 feet, water begins to flow out of the banks, requiring caution near the river.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is in effect until 9:45 AM CDT on Thursday, March 12. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday afternoon and is forecast to fall back below flood stage late Wednesday evening.