Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:25AM CDT until May 4 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 6:25am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
For the Rabbit Creek...including Kilgore...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rabbit Creek at Kilgore.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding of timber
resources in and near the creek. Some oil field operations may be
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 14.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 4.9 feet Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA