6/5/2024 7:58:00 PM until 6/6/2024 8:00:00 PM

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 evening at 800 PM CDT.

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Texas... Lake Fork Creek Near Quitman affecting Wood County. For the Lake Fork Creek...including Quitman...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lake Fork Creek near Quitman. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding will continue to slowly decrease as reservoir releases from lake fork dam will continue to slowly decrease. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 feet on 05/31/1946. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood