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River Flood Warning 310, NWS Fort Worth, TX

December 25, 2015Delta County, Hopkins County, Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this river flood warning at Dec 25, 2015, 1:56 PM CST for Delta County, Hopkins County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 26, 2015, 9:36 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 25, 2015, 1:56 PM CST (19:56 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2015, 9:36 AM CST
Expired
Jan 1, 2016, 8:37 AM CST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Delta County, TX, Hopkins County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 184 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point South Sulphur River near Cooper (COPT2). The gauge peaked at 19.36 ft at Dec 27, 2015, 9:00 PM CST.

actionminormoderate1416182012/2512/2612/2712/2812/2912/3012/3101/0101/02
Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
16 ft
Moderate stage
20 ft
Major stage
25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07342500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

486 
WGUS44 KFWD 251956
FLWFWD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
156 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following areas in Texas...

  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 

  Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-223-260756-
/O.NEW.KFWD.FL.W.0310.151226T1536Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.2.ER.151226T1536Z.151229T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* from Saturday morning until further notice...Or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 0115 PM Friday the stage was 14.96 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river should rise above flood stage by Saturday 
  morning and continue to rise to a crest near 23 feet by Tuesday 
  after midnight.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
13 follow-up statements
540 
WGUS84 KFWD 260128
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
728 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 
  Counties 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-223-261328-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0310.151226T1536Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.2.ER.151226T1536Z.151229T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
728 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0715 PM Friday the stage was 14.93 feet.
* Flood stage is  16 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by 
  Saturday morning and crest near  23 feet by Tuesday after midnight.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
670 
WGUS44 KFWD 261618
FLWFWD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
1018 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following areas in Texas...

  North Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Lamar Counties
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 
  Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-223-270418-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.2.ER.151227T0700Z.151229T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 0915 AM Saturday the stage was 14.95 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river should rise above flood stage by Sunday after 
  midnight and continue to rise to a crest near  23 feet by Tuesday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$

TXC119-277-270417-
/O.NEW.KFWD.FL.W.0312.151227T1644Z-151228T1809Z/
/CPPT2.1.ER.151227T1644Z.151228T0000Z.151228T0609Z.NO/
1018 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The North Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* from Sunday morning to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 0900 AM Saturday the stage was 2.68 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river should rise above flood stage by late Sunday 
  morning and continue to rise to a crest near  32 feet by Sunday 
  evening. The river should fall below flood stage by Monday after 
  midnight.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3343 9565 3339 9550 3351 9550 3355 9562

$$
854 
WGUS84 KFWD 270234
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
834 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  North Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Lamar Counties 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 
  Counties 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-277-271434-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0312.151227T1730Z-151228T1813Z/
/CPPT2.1.ER.151227T1730Z.151228T0000Z.151228T0613Z.NO/
834 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The North Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0800 PM Saturday the stage was 2.63 feet.
* Flood stage is  30 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by late 
  Sunday morning and crest near  32 feet by Sunday evening. The river
  should fall below flood stage by Monday after midnight.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3343 9565 3339 9550 3351 9550 3355 9562

$$

TXC119-223-271433-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.2.ER.151227T0842Z.151229T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0815 PM Saturday the stage was 14.97 feet.
* Flood stage is  16 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by 
  Sunday after midnight and crest near  23 feet by Tuesday after 
  midnight.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
580 
WGUS84 KFWD 280128
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
728 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  North Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Lamar Counties 

  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-277-281328-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0312.000000T0000Z-151228T2313Z/
/CPPT2.1.ER.151228T0139Z.151228T0600Z.151228T1113Z.NO/
728 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The North Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0700 PM Sunday the stage was 29.70 feet.
* Flood stage is  30 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by 
  Sunday evening and crest near  32 feet by Monday after midnight. 
  The river should fall below flood stage by early Monday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3343 9565 3339 9550 3351 9550 3355 9562

$$

TXC119-223-281327-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-160102T0508Z/
/COPT2.2.ER.151227T1546Z.151229T0600Z.160101T1708Z.NO/
728 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0715 PM Sunday the stage was 19.24 feet.
* Flood stage is  16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near  23 feet 
  by Tuesday after midnight. The river should fall below flood stage 
  late Friday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
090 
WGUS84 KFWD 281315
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
715 AM CST MON DEC 28 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 

&&

TXC119-223-290115-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-151231T0600Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151228T0315Z.151230T1800Z.NO/
715 AM CST MON DEC 28 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0615 AM Monday the stage was 18.90 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede and 
  fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
502 
WGUS84 KFWD 290058
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
658 PM CST MON DEC 28 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 
  Counties 
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 

&&

TXC119-223-291258-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-151231T0600Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151228T0315Z.151230T1800Z.NO/
658 PM CST MON DEC 28 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 615 PM Monday the stage was 18.44 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede and 
  fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
512 
WGUS84 KFWD 290944
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
344 AM CST TUE DEC 29 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-223-292144-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-160101T0600Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151228T0315Z.151231T1800Z.NO/
344 AM CST TUE DEC 29 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0315 AM Tuesday the stage was 18.49 feet.
* Flood stage is  16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will crest near  18 feet Tuesday morning. The 
  river should fall below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
911 
WGUS84 KFWD 291457
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
857 AM CST TUE DEC 29 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 

&&

TXC119-223-300257-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151230T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
857 AM CST TUE DEC 29 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0815 AM Tuesday the stage was 18.66 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near 20 feet 
  by Wednesday after midnight then begin falling but remain above 
  flood stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
049 
WGUS84 KFWD 300358
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
957 PM CST TUE DEC 29 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 
  Counties 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-223-301557-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151230T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 PM CST TUE DEC 29 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0915 PM Tuesday the stage was 19.14 feet.
* Flood stage is  16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near  19 feet 
  by Wednesday morning then begin falling but remain above flood 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
146 
WGUS84 KFWD 301553
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
953 AM CST WED DEC 30 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 

&&

TXC119-223-310353-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-160102T1300Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151230T0800Z.160102T0100Z.NO/
953 AM CST WED DEC 30 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0915 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.08 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede and 
  fall below flood stage by Friday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
607 
WGUS84 KFWD 310128
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
728 PM CST WED DEC 30 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins 
  Counties 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 


&&

TXC119-223-311328-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-160102T1300Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151230T0800Z.160102T0100Z.NO/
728 PM CST WED DEC 30 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0715 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.68 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede and 
  fall below flood stage by Friday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
038 
WGUS84 KFWD 311554
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
954 AM CST THU DEC 31 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 

&&

TXC119-223-010354-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151230T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 AM CST THU DEC 31 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 0915 AM Thursday the stage was 17.47 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage near 16 feet
  by Friday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$
542 
WGUS84 KFWD 010042
FLSFWD
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
642 PM CST THU DEC 31 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following areas in Texas...
 
  South Sulphur River Near Cooper Affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio for the latest river forecasts. 

&&

TXC119-223-011242-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0310.000000T0000Z-160101T1437Z/
/COPT2.1.ER.151227T1546Z.151230T0800Z.160101T0237Z.NO/
642 PM CST THU DEC 31 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Sulphur River Near Cooper.
* At 615 PM Thursday the stage was 16.21 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to end Thursday 
  evening.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede and 
  fall below flood stage by Thursday evening.
* At 16 feet, Minor out of bank flooding will occur. A few rural roads
  will begin to flood. Minor flooding will occur to farm and ranch 
  land adjacent to the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3329 9557 3330 9548 3341 9549 3341 9556
      3337 9567

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fort Worth, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 8:03 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDLimestone4 days
Dec 25, 8:03 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDLeon, Robertson7 days
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDCollin4 days
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDKaufman4 days
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDEllis, Kaufman7 days
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDNavarro6 days
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDJack4 days
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDWise60 hr
Dec 25, 8:37 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDCollin4 days
Dec 25, 8:53 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDHunt4 days
Dec 25, 8:53 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDHunt, Rockwall4 days
Dec 25, 2:40 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningFWDDenton5 days

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.