Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 6 at 9:37PM CDT until May 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 7:37pm
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Red River, Morris, Franklin
and Titus Counties.
For the Sulphur River...including Talco...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sulphur River near Talco.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of lowland areas
with a few secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Sulphur River near Talco is expected to rise
above the 20 foot flood stage late tonight to a crest of 24.5
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.5 feet on 07/06/2017.
- 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 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Franklin, TX; Morris, TX; Red River, TX; Titus, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA