Flood Warning Issued for Hunt County as Sabine River Approaches Minor Flood Stage

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX. The alert is effective starting Wednesday morning and remains in place until Thursday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Hunt County, Texas. Affected river reaches include:

• Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville
• South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan (affecting both Rockwall and Hunt Counties)

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
• Monitor local weather updates and road conditions.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Cowleech Fork Sabine River at Greenville. As of Tuesday afternoon, the river stage was recorded at 5.4 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 14.0 feet, reaching a projected crest of 16.8 feet.

At these levels, moderate out-of-bank flooding is expected to occur along the river through Greenville. Impacts include the potential closure of several rural roads along the river reach.

Timeline

• Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning, March 11, at approximately 9:19 AM CDT.
• Crest: The river is forecast to reach its crest of 16.8 feet on Wednesday evening.
• Duration: The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning, March 12.
• Expiration: The formal Flood Warning is scheduled to expire at 2:36 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12.