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River Flood Warning 101, NWS Fort Worth, TX

June 7, 2021Stephens County, Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this river flood warning at Jun 7, 2021, 10:32 AM CDT for Stephens County, Texas. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 11:46 AM CDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 7, 2021, 10:32 AM CDT (15:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 7, 2021, 11:46 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 8, 2021, 2:33 PM CDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Stephens County, TX

The radar

The Dyess AFB radar (KDYX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:31 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 Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) above Breckenridge (BGET2). The gauge peaked at 29.77 ft at Jun 7, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT.

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Action stage
20 ft
Minor stage
24 ft
Moderate stage
28 ft
Major stage
31 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08086290, 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.

536 
WGUS44 KFWD 071532
FLWFWD

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1032 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

  Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge affecting Stephens County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/fwd.


TXC429-080945-
/O.NEW.KFWD.FL.W.0101.210607T1646Z-210608T1933Z/
/BGET2.2.ER.210607T1646Z.210607T1800Z.210608T0800Z.NR/
1032 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 28.8 feet this afternoon. It will then 
  fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Moderate flooding is expected along the 
  creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3273 9895 3259 9892 3259 9904 3273 9907

$$

Barnes
3 follow-up statements
728 
WGUS84 KFWD 071912
FLSFWD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
212 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Trinity River Near Long Lake (Oakwood) affecting Freestone, 
  Anderson and Leon Counties.

  Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge affecting Stephens County.

  Brazos River Near Palo Pinto affecting Palo Pinto County.

  Brazos River Near South Bend affecting Young County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/fwd.


TXC363-081315-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-210608T2000Z/
/PLOT2.1.ER.210607T1643Z.210608T0000Z.210608T0800Z.OO/
212 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Brazos River Near Palo Pinto.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.7 feet this 
  evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Moderate river flooding is expected. 
  Numerous trailer homes will flood at Pleasant Valley.


&&

LAT...LON 3286 9837 3292 9822 3281 9822 3276 9842

$$

TXC429-081315-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-210608T1933Z/
/BGET2.2.ER.210607T1646Z.210607T1800Z.210608T0800Z.OO/
212 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise. It will then fall below 
  flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Moderate flooding is expected along the 
  creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3273 9895 3259 9892 3259 9904 3273 9907

$$

TXC503-081315-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SOUT2.1.ER.210602T2230Z.210605T0000Z.210607T1040Z.OO/
212 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Brazos River Near South Bend.
* Until further notice.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise. It will then fall below 
  flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Minor flooding is expected along the river 
  reach. The right bank will overflow.


&&

LAT...LON 3308 9868 3304 9851 3296 9860 3303 9880

$$

TXC001-161-289-081315-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LOLT2.1.ER.210601T0506Z.210606T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
212 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trinity River Near Long Lake (Oakwood).
* Until further notice.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 38.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 38.5 feet and then begin rising 
  tomorrow morning and will crest near 38.8 feet Wednesday evening. 
  It will fall on Saturday but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, Moderate flooding of ranches along the 
  river is expected. The coffield prison farm and ranch lands will 
  be moderately flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3173 9580 3149 9562 3150 9580 3170 9593

$$

Barnes
885 
WGUS84 KFWD 080136
FLSFWD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
836 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Brazos River Near Dennis affecting Parker and Hood Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge affecting Stephens County.

  Brazos River Near South Bend affecting Young County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/fwd.


TXC221-367-081945-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FL.W.0111.210608T0447Z-000000T0000Z/
/DNNT2.1.ER.210608T0447Z.210609T1800Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
836 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Brazos River Near Dennis.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening and continue rising to a crest of 24.9 feet early 
  Wednesday afternoon. Additional PK releases will arrive in a few 
  days that may take the river to the Moderate flood stage.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water starts to impact 
  Chavez Trail near Cimmaron Trail at Horseshoe Bend.


&&

LAT...LON 3269 9794 3262 9776 3253 9785 3262 9805

$$

TXC429-081945-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-210608T1933Z/
/BGET2.2.ER.210607T1646Z.210607T1800Z.210608T0800Z.OO/
836 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will then fall below flood 
  stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Moderate flooding is expected along the 
  creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3273 9895 3259 9892 3259 9904 3273 9907

$$

TXC503-081945-
/O.CON.KFWD.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SOUT2.1.ER.210602T2230Z.210605T0000Z.210607T1040Z.OO/
836 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Brazos River Near South Bend.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will then fall below flood 
  stage early Wednesday morning and settle around 12 to 13 feet by 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Minor flooding is expected along the river 
  reach. The right bank will overflow.


&&

LAT...LON 3308 9868 3304 9851 3296 9860 3303 9880

$$

Bonnette
553 
WGUS84 KFWD 081947
FLSFWD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
247 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is expired for the following rivers in Texas...

  Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge affecting Stephens County.

TXC429-082100-
/O.EXP.KFWD.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-210608T1933Z/
/BGET2.2.ER.210607T1646Z.210607T1800Z.210608T0800Z.OO/
247 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge has 
expired...

The Flood Warning has expired for
  the Big Sandy Creek Above Breckenridge.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain below flood stage.


&&

LAT...LON 3273 9895 3259 9892 3259 9904 3273 9907

$$

TR.92

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 4:51 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDJack39 min
Jun 7, 5:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDMontague44 min
Jun 7, 6:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDJack, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Young57 min
Jun 7, 6:54 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDPalo Pinto, Stephens, Young3 hr
Jun 7, 7:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDParker31 min
Jun 7, 8:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDEastland23 min
Jun 7, 8:20 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDPalo Pinto3 hr
Jun 7, 8:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDEastland26 min
Jun 7, 8:54 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDEastland3 hr
Jun 7, 9:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDJohnson37 min
Jun 7, 9:46 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDCollin, Denton3 hr
Jun 7, 10:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDHill29 min
Jun 7, 10:25 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDDallas, Tarrant5 hr
Jun 7, 10:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDBosque, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Johnson, Somervell3 hr
Jun 7, 10:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDHamilton31 min
Jun 7, 11:18 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningFWDCollin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant3 hr
Jun 7, 11:31 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDHenderson, Van Zandt29 min
Jun 7, 11:49 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDFannin, Hunt3 hr
Jun 7, 11:57 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDFalls, Freestone, Limestone5 hr
Jun 7, 12:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDAnderson, Freestone, Henderson, Van Zandt45 min
Jun 7, 12:01 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDPalo Pinto33 hr
Jun 7, 12:34 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDDallas15 hr
Jun 7, 12:38 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDDallas14 hr
Jun 7, 12:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDDelta, Hopkins, Lamar3 hr
Jun 7, 12:55 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningFWDFreestone, Leon, Limestone, Robertson3 hr
Jun 7, 1:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDCollin, Denton83 min
Jun 7, 1:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDLeon, Robertson3 hr
Jun 7, 1:49 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDMcLennan3 hr
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningFWDCollin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant3 hr
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDCollin24 hr
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDComanche, Erath4 days
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDDallas, Denton22 hr
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDDallas60 hr
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDLimestone46 hr
Jun 7, 2:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDHenderson, Navarro11 days
Jun 7, 2:18 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDHood, Parker21 days
Jun 7, 2:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDFalls34 min
Jun 7, 3:34 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningFWDFalls, Limestone, McLennan2 hr
Jun 7, 3:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDFalls23 min
Jun 7, 6:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDDelta, Lamar24 hr

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.