Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 48, NWS Shreveport, LA
NWS Shreveport, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 28, 2021, 10:23 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Apr 29, 2021, 8:58 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2021, 10:23 AM CDT (15:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2021, 8:58 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 4, 2021, 9:27 AM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Shreveport, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Franklin County, TX, Morris County, TX, Red River County, TX, Titus County, TX
The radar
The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:22 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 Sulphur River near Talco (TLCT2). The gauge peaked at 24.08 ft at Apr 30, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 19.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 26 ft
- Major stage
- 27.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07343200, 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.
470
WGUS44 KSHV 281523
FLWSHV
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1023 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River 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
TXC159-343-387-449-291700-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FL.W.0048.210430T0842Z-210502T1200Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0842Z.210501T0000Z.210501T1800Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* From late Thursday night to Sunday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Sulphur River is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday morning to a crest of 22.5 feet Friday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding to develop again very similar to
what has occurred several times earlier during this springtime of
2021.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
0812 follow-up statements
807
WGUS84 KSHV 290406
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1106 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC159-343-387-449-300415-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0048.210430T0842Z-210502T1200Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0842Z.210501T0000Z.210501T1800Z.NO/
1106 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* From late Thursday night to Sunday morning.
* At 10:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Friday morning to a crest of 22.5 feet Friday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
24649
WGUS84 KSHV 291511
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1011 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River 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
TXC159-343-387-449-301645-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.210430T0318Z-210504T0120Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0318Z.210501T1200Z.210503T0720Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* From this evening to Monday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Sulphur River is expected to rise above flood stage
late this Thursday evening to a crest of 25.0 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
08083
WGUS84 KSHV 300158 RRA
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
858 PM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC159-343-387-449-010200-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.210430T0158Z-210504T0120Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T1200Z.210503T0720Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* From this evening to Monday evening.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 20.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
24581
WGUS84 KSHV 301435
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
935 AM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River 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
TXC159-343-387-449-011615-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210504T0040Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T1200Z.210503T0640Z.NO/
935 AM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 23.4 feet.
* Forecast...The Sulphur River is expected to rise to a crest of
25.0 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
08745
WGUS84 KSHV 010137
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
837 PM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC159-343-387-449-020145-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210503T0837Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210430T2345Z.210502T1437Z.NO/
837 PM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 24.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning and continue falling to 13.2 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$592
WGUS84 KSHV 011551
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1051 AM CDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River 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
TXC159-343-387-449-021600-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210504T0900Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210503T1500Z.NO/
1051 AM CDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 24.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Monday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
10879
WGUS84 KSHV 020200
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
900 PM CDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC159-343-387-449-030200-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210505T0800Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210504T1400Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 24.1 feet.
* Forecast...The Sulphur River is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 25 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
16590
WGUS84 KSHV 021516
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1016 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River 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
TXC159-343-387-449-031530-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210507T0000Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210506T0600Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning and continue falling to 18.4 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas
with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment
nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
25847
WGUS84 KSHV 030128 RRB
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
828 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC159-343-387-449-040130-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210507T0000Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210506T0600Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 23.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning and continue falling to 17.5 feet Friday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
10931
WGUS84 KSHV 031428
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
928 AM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River 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
TXC159-343-387-449-041430-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210506T1400Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210505T2000Z.NO/
928 AM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 15.6 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of the
heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that may have cattle and
equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
25088
WGUS84 KSHV 040454
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1154 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC159-343-387-449-050500-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210506T1200Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210505T1800Z.NO/
1154 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 PM CDT Monday was 22.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of the
heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that may have cattle and
equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
10843
WGUS84 KSHV 041427
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
927 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in Texas...
Sulphur River Near Talco affecting Morris, Titus, Franklin and
Red River Counties.
TXC159-343-387-449-041530-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210504T1427Z/
/TLCT2.1.ER.210430T0102Z.210501T0215Z.210505T1800Z.NO/
927 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Sulphur River Near Talco has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Sulphur River Near Talco.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Forecast...The Sulphur River is expected to fall to 15.4 feet
Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3338 9530 3340 9488 3331 9466 3326 9466
3331 9478
$$
08The office that day
Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2:03 AM CDT | Lake Wind Advisory | SHV | Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin and 15 more | 17 hr |
| Apr 28, 9:15 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Smith, Wood | 47 hr |
| Apr 28, 2:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | SHV | Bowie, Camp, Cass, Franklin, Morris, Red River and 3 more | 23 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.