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

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.