Flood Warning Issued for Rabbit Creek at Kilgore Affecting Gregg and Rusk Counties

Source: NOAA · Gregg and Rusk Counties, Texas

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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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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Gregg and Rusk Counties, Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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