Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 2, 2021, 11:43 AM CDT for Childress County, Texas. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2021, 11:43 AM CDT (16:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 3, 2021, 6:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Childress County, TX
The radar
The Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N (CHLT2). The gauge peaked at 11.28 ft at Jul 2, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07299540, 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.
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WGUS44 KLUB 021643
FLWLUB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1143 AM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lubbock TX has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N affecting
Childress County.
For the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River...including Childress 10N...
Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM CDT.
&&
TXC075-030445-
/O.NEW.KLUB.FL.W.0002.210702T1643Z-210703T1312Z/
/CHLT2.1.ER.210702T1635Z.210703T0000Z.210703T0712Z.NO/
1143 AM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N.
* From this morning to tomorrow morning.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Cattle grazing in the flood plain are
threatened by rising water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4
feet on 08/27/1996.
&&
LAT...LON 3458 10041 3459 10020 3460 10001 3455 10001
3454 10020 3452 10039
$$
015 follow-up statements
873
WGUS84 KLUB 021929
FLSLUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
229 PM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N affecting
Childress County.
For the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River...including Childress 10N...
Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.
&&
TXC075-030600-
/O.EXT.KLUB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210703T0600Z/
/CHLT2.1.ER.210702T1635Z.210702T1700Z.210703T0000Z.NO/
229 PM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 PM CDT Friday was 10.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Cattle grazing in the flood plain are
threatened by rising water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4
feet on 06/05/1985.
&&
LAT...LON 3458 10041 3459 10020 3460 10001 3455 10001
3454 10020 3452 10039
$$
01593
WGUS84 KLUB 030117
FLSLUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
817 PM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N affecting
Childress County.
For the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River...including Childress 10N...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 700 AM CDT.
&&
TXC075-031200-
/O.EXT.KLUB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210703T1200Z/
/CHLT2.1.ER.210702T1635Z.210702T1700Z.210703T1000Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 10.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 9.1 feet early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Cattle grazing in the flood plain are
threatened by rising water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4
feet on 06/05/1985.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River
Childress 10N 10.0 11.2 Fri 7:45 pm CDT 9.1 9.0 9.
0
&&
LAT...LON 3458 10041 3459 10020 3460 10001 3455 10001
3454 10020 3452 10039
$$
26743
WGUS84 KLUB 030137
FLSLUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
837 PM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N affecting
Childress County.
For the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River...including Childress 10N...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 845 AM CDT.
&&
TXC075-031345-
/O.EXT.KLUB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210703T1618Z/
/CHLT2.1.ER.210702T1556Z.210702T2315Z.210703T1017Z.NO/
837 PM CDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 11.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 9.2 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Cattle grazing in the flood plain are
threatened by rising water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2
feet on 08/31/1986.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River
Childress 10N 10.0 11.2 Fri 7 pm CDT 9.1 9.0 9.1
&&
LAT...LON 3458 10041 3459 10020 3460 10001 3455 10001
3454 10020 3452 10039
$$
26599
WGUS84 KLUB 030700
FLSLUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
200 AM CDT Sat Jul 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N affecting
Childress County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 700 AM CDT.
&&
TXC075-031200-
/O.EXT.KLUB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210703T1200Z/
/CHLT2.1.ER.210702T1556Z.210703T0215Z.210703T1006Z.NO/
200 AM CDT Sat Jul 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N.
* Until this morning.
* At 12:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 AM CDT Saturday was 11.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 8.9 feet early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Cattle grazing in the flood plain are
threatened by rising water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4
feet on 08/27/1996.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River
Childress 10N 10.0 10.5 Sat 12 am CD 9.0 9.0 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3458 10041 3459 10020 3460 10001 3455 10001
3454 10020 3452 10039
$$
Pazos161
WGUS84 KLUB 031150
FLSLUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
650 AM CDT Sat Jul 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N affecting
Childress County.
TXC075-031300-
/O.CAN.KLUB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210703T1150Z/
/CHLT2.1.ER.210702T1556Z.210703T0215Z.210703T0800Z.NO/
650 AM CDT Sat Jul 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near
Childress 10N has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress 10N.
* At 5:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall today and remain below
flood stage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River
Childress 10N 10.0 9.8 Sat 5 am CDT 9.1 8.8 9.1
&&
LAT...LON 3458 10041 3459 10020 3460 10001 3455 10001
3454 10020 3452 10039
$$
WCIThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 11:26 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Briscoe, Childress, Hall | 3 hr |
| Jul 1, 11:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Hall | 34 min |
| Jul 2, 4:36 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Briscoe, Hall | 84 min |
| Jul 2, 6:39 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Briscoe, Hall | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 6:41 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Bailey, Parmer | 109 min |
| Jul 2, 9:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Parmer | 2 hr |
| Jul 2, 5:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Hockley | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 5:30 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Lynn, Terry | 2 hr |
| Jul 2, 5:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Lubbock | 2 hr |
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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.