Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2015
River Flood Warning 310, NWS Fort Worth, TX
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
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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.
- 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 8:03 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Limestone | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 8:03 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Leon, Robertson | 7 days |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Collin | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Kaufman | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Ellis, Kaufman | 7 days |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Navarro | 6 days |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Jack | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Wise | 60 hr |
| Dec 25, 8:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Collin | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 8:53 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Hunt | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 8:53 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Hunt, Rockwall | 4 days |
| Dec 25, 2:40 PM CST | River Flood Warning | FWD | Denton | 5 days |
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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.