Flood Warning Issued for Rabbit Creek at Kilgore Affecting Gregg and Rusk Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Rabbit Creek at Kilgore as minor flooding is forecast to impact Gregg and Rusk counties starting Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Gregg and Rusk Counties, Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Gregg and Rusk Counties, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for Rabbit Creek at Kilgore. This alert was issued following forecasts indicating that the river will rise above flood stage this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Texas:
- Gregg County
- Rusk County
- Rabbit Creek at Kilgore
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the affected areas should adhere to the following safety guidelines:
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
- "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded zones.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 4.6 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 10.0-foot flood stage this evening, reaching a crest of 10.9 feet just after midnight tonight.
At the 10.0-foot stage, lowland flooding of timber resources in and near the creek is expected. Additionally, some oil field operations in the vicinity may be affected by the rising waters.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Wednesday evening, March 11. The alert is currently expected to remain in effect until Friday evening, March 13, at 9:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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