Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05AM CDT until May 3 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2025 - 8:05am
Expires:
May 1, 2025 - 8:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Rabbit Creek At Kilgore affecting Gregg County.
For the Rabbit Creek...including Kilgore...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rabbit Creek at Kilgore.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect flooded trails and a private boat
launch.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 11.5 feet Thursday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 10/27/1972.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Gregg, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA