Flood Warning Issued for Hunt and Rockwall Counties Near South Fork Sabine River

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX, has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan. The alert was issued on March 5 at 7:56 AM CST and remains in effect until March 6 at 6:00 AM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas. The primary area of concern is the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to follow safety protocols: do not drive cars through flooded areas. The National Weather Service also urges caution when walking near riverbanks, as conditions can be hazardous.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 7:45 AM CST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 16.1 feet. This exceeds the established flood stage and bankfull stage of 15.0 feet. At the 15.0-foot threshold, minor out-of-bank flooding occurs.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective through 6:00 AM CST on Friday, March 6. According to the latest forecasts, the river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening. It is projected to reach 5.1 feet by Saturday morning and remain below flood stage through the remainder of the weekend despite minor fluctuations.