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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Lubbock, TX

July 2, 2021Childress County, Texas

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.

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 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.

actionminormoderate810121407/0207/0307/04
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.

124 
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

$$

01
5 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

$$

01
593 
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

$$

26
743 
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

$$

26
599 
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

$$

Pazos
161 
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

$$

WCI

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 1, 11:26 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Childress, Hall3 hr
Jul 1, 11:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBHall34 min
Jul 2, 4:36 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Hall84 min
Jul 2, 6:39 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Hall51 min
Jul 2, 6:41 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBBailey, Parmer109 min
Jul 2, 9:30 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBParmer2 hr
Jul 2, 5:25 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBHockley3 hr
Jul 2, 5:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBLynn, Terry2 hr
Jul 2, 5:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBLubbock2 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.