According to forecasts the Red River is heading for another major flood event just a few feet shy of the records set in early June. The National Weather Service out of Shreveport has issued a statement regarding a second round…
Forecasts indicate that Highway 71 could be in danger of closing again early next week due to flooding caused by the Red River. According to the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service the river is forecast to reach 26.5 ft. by late Monday.…
Major flooding is forecast once again for the Red River at Pecan Point north of DeKalb, Texas. At 7 a.m. Thursday the river was at 24.36 feet at Pecan Point, flood stage is 24 feet. The forecast shows the river…
The national weather service has issued a significant weather advisory for the Texarkana area until 2:45 p.m. At 2:00 a strong line of storms with winds in excess of 30 mph extended from 8 miles south of Idabel to near…
According to the National Weather Service a tropical system may make its way toward the Texarkana area from the south by mid week. The National Weather Service out of Little Rock says, “if this system follows the expected track, heavy…
After being closed for two weeks due to flooding caused by the Red River Highway 71 reopened early Sunday morning. According to TxDOT The Red River crossing at US 259 north of De Kalb, TX remains closed due to damages…
Area roads are starting to reopen as the flood water start to recede. Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma highway departments are monitoring the flooded roads and checking for damage as the water lowers. Richmond Rd. (559) – OPEN FM 2253 –…
The Texas Department of Transportation has reopened FM 559 (Richmond Road) today north of Wamba after floodwaters receded back below the roadway and no severe damages were found. FM 1397 (Summerhill Road) remains closed in the Red River basin due…
With devastating floods around the United States, the month of May has been recorded as the wettest on record for the contiguous U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The May precipitation total for the contiguous U.S.…
TxDOT crews have reopened SH 8 at the Red River between New Boston, TX and Foreman, AR after flood waters receded and AHTD was able to make repairs to the flooded highway. Red River crossings at US 259 north of…
Highway 71 remains under water just north of the Red River in Arkansas as seen in this video from Friday afternoon. Highway 71 at Red River this afternoon. Spooky how there wasn’t a person in sight. Posted by TXK Today…
TEXARKANA, TX, June 4, 2015 — The American Red Cross has reopened a shelter for any residents needing a safe place to stay as the Miller County Office of Emergency Management evacuates Garland, Arkansas due to a potential problem with…
In response to the recent flooding across the State of Texas, U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, has been surveying the affected areas with local officials and arming his constituents with the necessary resources to stay safe and informed. Last week,…
As the flood waters begin to recede in Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas; the American Red Cross has closed all shelters. The shelters will remain on standby until tomorrow afternoon when all equipment and supplies are scheduled to…
River flood video and photos from Texarkana area and Fulton, Arkansas.
