Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 101, NWS Shreveport, LA
NWS Shreveport, LA issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2021, 11:15 AM CDT for Upshur County, Wood County, Texas. It took effect at May 20, 2021, 8:12 PM CDT. It was in force for 19 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2021, 11:15 AM CDT (16:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 20, 2021, 8:12 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 8, 2021, 11:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 days
- Issued by
- NWS Shreveport, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Upshur County, TX, Wood County, TX
The radar
The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:18 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 Big Sandy Creek near Big Sandy (BSNT2). The gauge peaked at 15.04 ft at May 20, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 21 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08019500, 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.
412
WGUS44 KSHV 181615
FLWSHV
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1115 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following creek in Texas...
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC459-499-191745-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210521T0112Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210521T0112Z.210522T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Big Sandy Creek is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.2 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
086 follow-up statements
989
WGUS84 KSHV 190143
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
843 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following creek in Texas...
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC459-499-200145-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210521T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210521T0300Z.210521T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Big Sandy Creek is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.2 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
10377
WGUS84 KSHV 191338
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
838 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following creeks in Texas...
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC459-499-201515-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210521T0600Z-210524T1000Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210521T0600Z.210522T0600Z.210523T1600Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* From late Thursday night to late Sunday night.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Big Sandy Creek is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday morning to a crest of 17.8 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
TXC183-201515-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLGT2.1.ER.210517T1815Z.210519T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rabbit Creek At Kilgore.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 11.8 feet.
* Forecast...The Rabbit Creek is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet this Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12 feet, Expect flooded trails and a private boat
launch.
&&
LAT...LON 3233 9499 3242 9489 3245 9479 3242 9478
3229 9498
$$
TXC499-201515-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210517T2115Z.210518T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.5 feet.
* Forecast...Lake Fork Creek is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding problems.
Ranchers that may have cattle and equipment in the creek bottoms
should move them to higher ground. Expect flooding to continue
for a few days due to reservoir releases from Lake Fork.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
08836
WGUS84 KSHV 200108
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
808 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following creeks in Texas...
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC459-499-210115-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210522T0000Z-210523T1200Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210522T0000Z.210522T0000Z.210522T1800Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* From Friday evening to Sunday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Big Sandy Creek is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday morning to a crest of 17.8 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
10943
WGUS84 KSHV 201331
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
831 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following creeks in Texas...
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following creek in Texas...
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC183-211515-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-210526T0900Z/
/KLGT2.1.ER.210517T1815Z.210521T0000Z.210524T2100Z.NO/
831 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rabbit Creek At Kilgore.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum creek stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The Rabbit Creek is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8
feet this Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14 feet, Expect about one hundred acres to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3233 9499 3242 9489 3245 9479 3242 9478
3229 9498
$$
TXC459-499-211515-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210521T2230Z-210523T1800Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210521T2230Z.210522T0000Z.210523T0000Z.NO/
831 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* From Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Big Sandy Creek is expected to rise above flood stage
Friday afternoon to a crest of 17.1 feet Friday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 17 feet, Lowlands, along with some secondary roadways,
will begin to flood. Ranchers should move livestock and equipment
to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
TXC499-211515-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210517T2115Z.210520T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...Lake Fork Creek is expected to remain steady above
flood stage at 17.7 feet through Friday morning.
* Impact...Expect minor flooding to continue through at least Friday
with continued reservoir releases from Lake Fork.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
08333
WGUS84 KSHV 210135
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
835 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC459-499-220145-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210521T2230Z-210523T1800Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210521T2230Z.210522T0000Z.210523T0000Z.NO/
835 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* From Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Lowlands, along with some secondary
roadways, will begin to flood. Ranchers should move livestock and
equipment to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
44563
WGUS84 KSHV 211332
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
832 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following creek in Texas...
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following creek in Texas...
Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy affecting Wood and Upshur Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following creek in Texas...
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
TXC459-499-211445-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0101.210521T2230Z-210521T1332Z/
/BSNT2.1.ER.210521T2230Z.210522T0000Z.210523T0000Z.NO/
832 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Sandy Creek Near Big Sandy.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast...Big Sandy Creek is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6
feet early Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3289 9531 3261 9508 3254 9507 3254 9511
3289 9537
$$
TXC183-221515-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-210526T1400Z/
/KLGT2.1.ER.210517T1815Z.210521T0000Z.210525T0200Z.NO/
832 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rabbit Creek At Kilgore.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum creek stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...Expect Rabbit Creek to fall to 11.6 feet and then begin
rising this Friday evening. It will then rise again to 11.8 feet
Saturday morning. It will fall to 11.2 feet and then begin rising
Saturday evening. It will then rise again to 11.3 feet early
Sunday morning. It will fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12 feet, Expect flooded trails and a private boat
launch.
&&
LAT...LON 3233 9499 3242 9489 3245 9479 3242 9478
3229 9498
$$
TXC499-221515-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210517T2115Z.210520T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
832 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum creek stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Friday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...Lake Fork Creek is expected to fall to 16.9 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...Expect minor flooding to continue through this weekend
with continued reservoir releases from Lake Fork.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
08The office that day
Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 8:55 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Gregg, Rusk | 21 days |
| May 18, 8:55 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Rusk | 21 days |
| May 18, 9:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches | 6 days |
| May 18, 9:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Nacogdoches, Rusk | 5 days |
| May 18, 9:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Rusk, Smith | 21 days |
| May 18, 9:11 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Sabine, San Augustine | 4 days |
| May 18, 2:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Franklin, Red River, Titus, Wood | 48 min |
| May 18, 2:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Franklin, Red River, Titus | 46 min |
| May 18, 3:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SHV | Bowie, Red River | 57 min |
| May 18, 3:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Bowie, Camp, Morris, Titus, Upshur | 54 min |
| May 18, 4:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Bowie, Cass, Morris | 59 min |
| May 18, 5:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Bowie, Cass | 35 min |
| May 18, 5:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Cass | 46 min |
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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.