Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 2:31PM CDT until May 5 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 12:31pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 12:45pm
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 Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect flooded trails and a private boat
launch.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 PM CDT Friday was 14.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5
feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 10/27/1972.
- 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 afternoon at 245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA