The Deweyville ISD has canceled Monday classes because of Sabine River flooding. The district was to return to school after the Christmas holidays.
Superintendent Keith Jones said he will review the flooding situation on Monday afternoon before making a decision on having classes on Tuesday.
Friday, the flooding predictions were slightly down for Deweyville and Orange, but only by a couple of inches.
The Sabine River Authority has not changed the level of spillway gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir since early Thursday morning. The lake, which remained at 173.5 feet through Thursday night, rose slightly to 173.56 feet Friday. The lake is full at 172 feet.
The 11 spillway gates are open at four feet each. A total of 57,400 cubic feet of water per second is being released with the spillway gates plus both operating generators.
The river at Deweyville Friday afternoon was at 26.1 feet, still in the moderate flood level. The river is out of its banks at 24 feet. The current National Weather Service forecast is for the river to rise to 27.4 feet on Monday and stay there for a few days. The severe flooding level is 28 feet.
The river in Orange is expected to reach 4 feet, the minimum flood level, on Monday or Tuesday.
-Margaret Toal, KOGT-
photo of 190 bridge in Bon Wier by Jerry LaChance, KOGT
From Orange County Emergency Management
Sabine River Authority is maintaining 11 gates open at 4 feet, this is causing moderate flooding in low lying areas. The Toledo Bend Lake level is maintaining due to run off from the Northern Basins and the releases will continue and be adjusted lower as the lake level decreases. We will continue to coordinate with SRA and update the public as changes occur.
The Neches River is currently at 6.21 feet and will continue to rise until peaking at 8.6 feet on Tuesday. Low lying areas are currently experiencing flooding and should take precautions.
Sand and bags are available for all Orange County residents at the following locations –
Precinct 1 Road and Bridge Barn – 10375 N Hwy 87 Orange 77632
Precinct 3 Road and Bridge Barn – 2505 W Roundbunch (FM 1442) Bridge City 77611
Precinct 4 Road and Bridge Barn – 345 Claiborne St Vidor 77662
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