Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 9:19PM CDT until May 9 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:19pm
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Rusk and Gregg Counties.
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 late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect flooded trails and a private boat
launch.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...Rabbit Creek near Kilgore is expected to rise to a
crest of 11.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.9 feet on 12/04/1973.
- 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 Wednesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX; Rusk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA