March 16, 2016 - Effective Immediately, the Executive Order issued by the Sabine River Authority of Texas on March 13, 2016 regarding the Toldeo Bend Project, north of "The Government Ditch" to the Texas/Louisiana State Line, being closed to traffic, other than law enforcement and rescue, has been lifted.

Nathan Skeen, Texas Game Warden, reminds boaters that even though it is open to be aware of hazardous wake to the property along the river.

Signed Order by SRA

March 15, 2016 - (Toledo Bend Reservoir) Spillway releases from the Toledo Bend Reservoir are continuing to be reduced as lake levels lower in the aftermath of the major rain event which dropped 18 inches of water directly over Toledo Bend.  Toledo Bend Reservoir, operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana reached a record level high of 174.36 feet mean sea level (msl) at 6:00 a.m. on March 10, 2016 due to the rainfall event.   The current gauge reading at 3:00 pm Tuesday is 172.52 feet msl.

March 14, 2016 (Toledo Bend Reservoir) - Spillway releases from the Toledo Bend Reservoir are continuing to be reduced as lake levels lower in the aftermath of the major rain event which dropped 18 inches of water directly over Toledo Bend. Toledo Bend Reservoir, operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana reached a record level high of 174.36 feet mean sea level (msl) at 6:00 a.m. on March 10, 2016 due to the rainfall event. The current gauge reading at 2:00 pm Monday is 172.77 feet msl.

March 14, 2016 - Executive Order issued by the Sabine River Authority suspending all boat traffic from "The Government Ditch" to the Texas State Line on the Sabine River in Shelby County.

March 13, 2016 - Due to weather conditions, traffic along certain areas of the Sabine River is highly discouraged. According to Nathan Skeen, Texas Game Warden, local authorities highly discourage boat traffic between U.S. Highway 84 boat ramp and Swede Johnson Boat Ramp/Lovick's Landing. Hazardous wake and wash could occur and boaters can be held liable, both criminally and civilly for damages

Patrols have been increased in this area by game wardens and Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies to ensure the safety of those in the area in efforts to prevent loss of life.