Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 74, NWS Shreveport, LA
NWS Shreveport, LA issued this river flood warning at May 11, 2021, 7:55 PM CDT for Wood County, Texas. It took effect at May 12, 2021, 6:49 AM CDT. It was in force for 61 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 11, 2021, 7:55 PM CDT (00:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 12, 2021, 6:49 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 14, 2021, 8:16 PM CDT
- In force
- 61 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Shreveport, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Wood County, TX
The radar
The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 153 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Lake Fork Creek near Quitman (QTMT2). The gauge peaked at 17.56 ft at May 13, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 15.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08019000, 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.
593
WGUS44 KSHV 120055
FLWSHV
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
755 PM CDT Tue May 11 2021
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers 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.
&&
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
TXC499-130100-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FL.W.0074.210512T1149Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1149Z.210513T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Tue May 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding problems.
Ranchers that may have cattle and equipment in the creek bottoms
should move them to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
256 follow-up statements
174
WGUS84 KSHV 121347
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
847 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following creek in Texas...
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC499-131530-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1602Z.210513T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
847 AM CDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Lake Fork Creek below Lake Fork is expected to rise
above flood stage late this Wednesday morning and continue rising
to a crest of 17.1 feet this Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding problems.
Ranchers that may have cattle and equipment in the creek bottoms
should move them to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
08719
WGUS84 KSHV 130333
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1033 PM CDT Wed May 12 2021
...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
TXC499-140345-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1733Z.210514T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 PM CDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.1 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 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.1 feet.
* Forecast...The creek is expected to rise to 17.7 feet tomorrow
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 19 feet, preparations should be rushed to completion
for major flooding problems. Some barns in the floodplain will be
facing flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
16835
WGUS84 KSHV 131337
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
837 AM CDT Thu May 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following creek in Texas...
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following creek in Texas...
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC183-141515-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-210515T0301Z/
/KLGT2.1.ER.210511T2323Z.210512T1815Z.210513T1501Z.NO/
837 AM CDT Thu May 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rabbit Creek At Kilgore.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum creek stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 12.4 feet.
* Forecast...The Rabbit Creek is expected to fall below flood stage
late this Thursday morning and continue falling to 5.2 feet
Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3233 9499 3242 9489 3245 9479 3242 9478
3229 9498
$$
TXC499-141515-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1733Z.210515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 AM CDT Thu May 13 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 17.5 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 Thursday was 17.5 feet.
* Forecast...Lake Fork Creek is expected to remain steady above
flood stage at 17.6 feet through at least Saturday morning as
reservoir releases continue from Lake Fork.
* Impact...Lowland flooding to continue through at least Saturday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
08209
WGUS84 KSHV 140150
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
850 PM CDT Thu May 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
&&
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
TXC499-150200-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-210515T0900Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1733Z.210513T1945Z.210514T1500Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Thu May 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.4 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 19 feet, Preparations should be rushed to completion
for major flooding problems. Some barns in the floodplain will be
facing flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$
19056
WGUS84 KSHV 141515
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1015 AM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers 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
TXC499-151515-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-210515T1800Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1733Z.210513T1945Z.210515T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Friday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 15.5 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, expect minor lowland flooding with cattle
and ranch equipment likely impacted if not moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$807
WGUS84 KSHV 150116
FLSSHV
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
816 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County.
TXC499-150230-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-210515T0116Z/
/QTMT2.1.ER.210512T1733Z.210513T1945Z.210515T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood
stage at 15.6 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3281 9552 3268 9536 3261 9534 3261 9537
3279 9552
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 7:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Gregg, Rusk | 4 days |
| May 11, 7:58 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Rusk | 4 days |
| May 11, 8:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Nacogdoches, Rusk | 36 hr |
| May 11, 8:23 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Cass, Marion | 21 days |
| May 11, 8:24 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Upshur | 4 days |
| May 12, 8:34 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Angelina, Jasper, Polk, Tyler | 20 days |
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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.