The residents of Deweyville are getting ready for what could be the town's worst flood in 20 years.

Heavy rain has overfilled the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Now the Sabine River Authority are opening the flood gates. There are 11 gates opened 6'-wide, which is about 75,000 cubic feet per second. That's almost 50-billion gallons in a 24-hour period. The Sabine River is already above the flood stage at 24.5'.

Some residents have been through similar floods before. They say it's just a part of living on the bank of a river. City officials, however, are warning residents not to get too comfortable. They are advising resident to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

As the water continues to rise, Newton County is offering free sandbags. Residents are being advised to stock up on canned goods and bottled water. They are encouraged move any belongings they want to protect up to higher ground.

By Friday afternoon, the waters are expected to crest at 28'. At 29', the town would be completely isolated, meaning boats would be the only form of transportation left.

Deweyville schools will be open Tuesday. All bus routs will run on a normal schedule.