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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Shreveport, LA

January 6, 2021Gregg County, Rusk County, Texas

NWS Shreveport, LA issued this river flood warning at Jan 6, 2021, 8:19 PM CST for Gregg County, Rusk County, Texas. It took effect at Jan 8, 2021, 1:30 PM CST. It was in force for 19 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2021, 8:19 PM CST (02:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2021, 1:30 PM CST
Expired
Jan 27, 2021, 8:19 PM CST
In force
19 days
Issued by
NWS Shreveport, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Gregg County, TX, Rusk County, TX

The radar

The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:23 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 Sabine River below Longview (LONT2). The gauge peaked at 22.27 ft at Jan 9, 2021, 10:00 AM CST.

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Action stage
23 ft
Minor stage
25 ft
Moderate stage
30 ft
Major stage
35 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08020900, 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.

216 
WGUS44 KSHV 070219
FLWSHV

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
819 PM CST Wed Jan 6 2021

...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River At Longview affecting Rusk and Gregg 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


TXC183-401-080230-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FL.W.0008.210108T1930Z-000000T0000Z/
/LONT2.1.ER.210108T1930Z.210110T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
819 PM CST Wed Jan 6 2021

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Sabine River At Longview.
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Friday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 25.9 feet early 
  Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, expect minor lowland flooding with boat 
  ramps flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3251 9490 3246 9471 3240 9458 3238 9458
      3244 9491

$$

19
3 follow-up statements
010 
WGUS84 KSHV 071436
FLSSHV

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
836 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Wood, Smith, Upshur and 
  Gregg Counties.

  Sabine River At Longview affecting Rusk and Gregg Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Wood, Smith and Upshur 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.

TXC423-459-499-071545-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0009.210109T0430Z-210107T1436Z/
/HAKT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Sabine River Near Hawkins has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Sabine River Near Hawkins.
* At 7:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 23 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet 
  early Saturday afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3263 9535 3257 9509 3253 9508 3254 9521
      3257 9535

$$

TXC423-499-081645-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0155.000000T0000Z-210110T0600Z/
/MLAT2.1.ER.210101T1720Z.210104T1600Z.210109T1200Z.NO/
836 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River Near Mineola.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:15 AM CST Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14 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 CST Thursday was 15.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday morning and continue falling to 9.3 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...Minor lowland flooding to diminish and end through this 
  upcoming weekend.


&&

LAT...LON 3278 9574 3263 9535 3257 9535 3259 9550
      3272 9574

$$

TXC183-423-459-499-081645-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0006.210107T2112Z-000000T0000Z/
/GDWT2.1.ER.210107T2112Z.210109T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River Near Gladewater.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CST Thursday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 26 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 29.7 
  feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding to continue with 
  oil field operations curtailed.  Expect flooded boat ramps, 
  trails, and secondary roadways.


&&

LAT...LON 3257 9509 3251 9490 3245 9491 3251 9501
      3253 9508

$$

TXC183-401-081645-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0008.210109T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LONT2.1.ER.210109T1200Z.210110T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 AM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River At Longview.
* From Saturday morning until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 25.5 feet early 
  Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with boat 
  ramps flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3251 9490 3246 9471 3240 9458 3238 9458
      3244 9491

$$

08
362 
WGUS84 KSHV 071904
FLSSHV

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
104 PM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.

  Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Wood, Smith, Upshur and 
  Gregg Counties.

  Sabine River At Longview affecting Rusk and Gregg 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


TXC423-499-081915-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0155.000000T0000Z-210110T1500Z/
/MLAT2.1.ER.210101T1720Z.210104T1600Z.210109T2100Z.NO/
104 PM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River Near Mineola.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 12:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 12:15 PM CST Thursday was 15.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet 
  this Thursday evening.  It will then fall below flood stage 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooding of low river bottoms with 
  secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas 
  becoming inundated as well.  Ranchers should move cattle and 
  equipment to higher ground.


&&

LAT...LON 3278 9574 3263 9535 3257 9535 3259 9550
      3272 9574

$$

TXC183-423-459-499-081915-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0006.210108T0117Z-000000T0000Z/
/GDWT2.1.ER.210108T0117Z.210109T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
104 PM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River Near Gladewater.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 29.1 feet 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding to continue with 
  oil field operations curtailed.  Also expect flooded boat ramps, 
  trails, and secondary roadways.


&&

LAT...LON 3257 9509 3251 9490 3245 9491 3251 9501
      3253 9508

$$

TXC183-401-081915-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0008.210108T2300Z-000000T0000Z/
/LONT2.1.ER.210108T2300Z.210109T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
104 PM CST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River At Longview.
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday 
  afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 25.8 feet early 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with boat 
  ramps flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3251 9490 3246 9471 3240 9458 3238 9458
      3244 9491

$$

08
501 
WGUS84 KSHV 081520
FLSSHV

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
920 AM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Wood, Smith, Upshur and 
  Gregg Counties.

  Sabine River At Longview affecting Rusk and Gregg Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.

TXC183-423-459-499-081630-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210108T1520Z/
/GDWT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 AM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Sabine River Near Gladewater has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Sabine River Near Gladewater.
* At 8:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 25.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 26 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7 feet 
  by early Saturday morning and remain below flood stage.


&&

LAT...LON 3257 9509 3251 9490 3245 9491 3251 9501
      3253 9508

$$

TXC183-401-081630-
/O.CAN.KSHV.FL.W.0008.210108T2300Z-210108T1520Z/
/LONT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 AM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Sabine River At Longview has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Sabine River At Longview.
* At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.2 feet 
  Sunday morning and remain below flood stage.


&&

LAT...LON 3251 9490 3246 9471 3240 9458 3238 9458
      3244 9491

$$

TXC423-499-090330-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0155.000000T0000Z-210109T1200Z/
/MLAT2.1.ER.210101T1720Z.210104T1600Z.210108T1800Z.NO/
920 AM CST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sabine River Near Mineola.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14 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 CST Friday was 15.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  Friday afternoon and continue falling to 7.8 feet Wednesday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3278 9574 3263 9535 3257 9535 3259 9550
      3272 9574

$$

08

The office that day

Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 6, 8:19 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningSHVSmith, Upshur, Wood4 days

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Texas, 2021Every river flood warning in 2021

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.