A strong, slow-moving storm system drenched western north Texas with rainfall amounts of 3 to 8+ inches during a two-day period on October 14-16. The heavy rains produced flash flooding in northwestern Wichita County on October 15, and river flooding along several rivers and creeks in the region on October 15-19 including the Red River mainstem.

Flood in CLAY, TEXAS
From 17-OCT-06 06:00:00 to 19-OCT-06 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORNBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation amounts of 3 to 7 inches over western north Texas and southwestern Oklahoma generated heavy runoff along the Red River mainstem and its tributaries, and produced minor flooding along the Red River in the vicinity of Burkburnett, TX on October 17-19. The Red River crested at 10.5 feet, 1.5 feet above flood stage, at 9:00 am CST on October 18, and remained above flood stage from approximately 6:00 am CST on October 17 until 12:00 am CST on October 19. Low-lying areas and agricultural lands along the Red River were inundated during this period.

Flash Flood in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-06 09:30:00 to 15-OCT-06 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains during the late evening of October 14 and morning of October 15 produced heavy runoff and flash flooding along China Creek in northwestern Wichita County near Haynesville, TX during the late morning and early afternoon of October 15. At 1030 AM CST, the Texas Department of Transportation reported that Texas State Highway 25 was closed about 0.5 miles south of Haynesville due to floodwaters from China Creek. In addition, Texas State Highway 240 was closed by floodwaters from China Creek about 0.5 miles east of Haynesville.

Flood in KNOX, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-06 02:30:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENJAMIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A moderate flood crest occurred along the South Wichita River in Knox County near Benjamin, TX on October 15-17. The South Wichita River crested at 15.9 feet, 3.9 feet above flood stage, at 7:00 am CST on October 16, and remained above flood stage from 2:30 am CST on October 15 to 10:00 pm CST on October 16. Flooding of agricultural lands along the river in Knox County occurred during this event.

Flood in KNOX, TEXAS
From 16-OCT-06 01:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUSCOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A moderate flood crest occurred along the North Wichita River near Truscott, TX in northern Knox and southern Foard counties on October 16-17. The North Wichita River crested at 18.3 feet, 4.3 feet above flood stage, at 6:30 pm CST on October 16, and remained above flood stage from 1:00 am CST on October 16 to 9:00 pm CST on October 17. Flooding of agricultural lands along the river occurred during this event.

Flood in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-06 14:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELECTRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Moderate flooding occurred along Beaver Creek in southern Wilbarger and southwestern Wichita counties on October 15-17. Storm total precipitation amounts of 3 to 6 inches kept Beaver Creek in flood for over 2 days. Beaver Creek crested at 27.4 feet, 3.4 feet above flood stage, at 8:30 am CST on October 16, and remained above flood stage from 2:00 pm CST on October 15 until 11:45 pm CST on October 17. Some secondary roads and agricultural lands near the creek were inundated during this period.

Flood in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-06 14:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYBACK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Moderate flooding occurred along Beaver Creek in southern Wilbarger and southwestern Wichita counties on October 15-17. Storm total precipitation amounts of 3 to 6 inches kept Beaver Creek in flood for over 2 days. Beaver Creek crested at 27.4 feet, 3.4 feet above flood stage, at 8:30 am CST on October 16, and remained above flood stage from 2:00 pm CST on October 15 until 11:45 pm CST on October 17. Some secondary roads and agricultural lands near the creek were inundated during this period.

Flood in WILBARGER, TEXAS
From 16-OCT-06 20:45:00 to 17-OCT-06 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation amounts of 4 to 7 inches over the Pease River basin in western north Texas generated minor rural flooding on the Pease River along the Hardeman/Foard county line and in Wilbarger County on October 16-17. The Pease River crested at 16.1 feet, 1.1 feet above flood stage, at 2:45 am CST on October 17, and remained above flood stage from 8:45 pm CST on October 16 until 6:45 am CST on October 17. This was the first crest above flood stage since June 3, 2000, and the highest crest since July 11, 1999, when the Pease River crested at a stage of 18.4 feet.

Flood in FOARD, TEXAS
From 16-OCT-06 01:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A moderate flood crest occurred along the North Wichita River near Truscott, TX in northern Knox and southern Foard counties on October 16-17. The North Wichita River crested at 18.3 feet, 4.3 feet above flood stage, at 6:30 pm CST on October 16, and remained above flood stage from 1:00 am CST on October 16 to 9:00 pm CST on October 17. Flooding of agricultural lands along the river occurred during this event.

Flood in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-06 09:00:00 to 18-OCT-06 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED SPRINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Three moderate flood crests occurred along the Wichita River in northwestern Baylor County near Seymour, TX and upstream of Lake Kemp on October 15-18. The Wichita River initially crested at 16.4 feet, 3.4 feet above flood stage, at 4:15 pm CST on October 15, with a higher, secondary crest occurring at 2:30 pm on October 16 as the Wichita River crested at 16.5 feet, or 3.5 feet above flood stage. A third crest of 16.3 feet, 3.3 feet above flood stage, occurred on October 18 at 6:30 am CST. The Wichita River remained above flood stage from 9:00 am CST on October 15 until 7:00 pm CST on October 18. Flooding of agricultural lands along the river occurred during this event.

Flood in HARDEMAN, TEXAS
From 15-OCT-06 21:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUANAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation amounts of 5 to 7 inches produced rural flooding along Groesbeck Creek near Quanah, TX in northern Hardeman County on October 15-17. Groesbeck Creek crested at 20.0 feet, 6.0 feet above flood stage, at approximately 6:00 am CST on October 16, and remained above flood stage from 9:00 pm CST on October 15 until 8:00 am CST on October 17.

Flood in HARDEMAN, TEXAS
From 16-OCT-06 20:45:00 to 17-OCT-06 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUANAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation amounts of 4 to 7 inches over the Pease River basin in western north Texas generated minor rural flooding on the Pease River along the Hardeman/Foard county line and in Wilbarger County on October 16-17. The Pease River crested at 16.1 feet, 1.1 feet above flood stage, at 2:45 am CST on October 17, and remained above flood stage from 8:45 pm CST on October 16 until 6:45 am CST on October 17. This was the first crest above flood stage since June 3, 2000, and the highest crest since July 11, 1999, when the Pease River crested at a stage of 18.4 feet.

Flood in FOARD, TEXAS
From 16-OCT-06 20:45:00 to 17-OCT-06 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation amounts of 4 to 7 inches over the Pease River basin in western north Texas generated minor rural flooding on the Pease River along the Hardeman/Foard county line and in Wilbarger County on October 16-17. The Pease River crested at 16.1 feet, 1.1 feet above flood stage, at 2:45 am CST on October 17, and remained above flood stage from 8:45 pm CST on October 16 until 6:45 am CST on October 17. This was the first crest above flood stage since June 3, 2000, and the highest crest since July 11, 1999, when the Pease River crested at a stage of 18.4 feet.

Flood in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 17-OCT-06 06:00:00 to 19-OCT-06 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation amounts of 3 to 7 inches over western north Texas and southwestern Oklahoma generated heavy runoff along the Red River mainstem and its tributaries, and produced minor flooding along the Red River in the vicinity of Burkburnett, TX on October 17-19. The Red River crested at 10.5 feet, 1.5 feet above flood stage, at 9:00 am CST on October 18, and remained above flood stage from approximately 6:00 am CST on October 17 until 12:00 am CST on October 19. Low-lying areas and agricultural lands along the Red River were inundated during this period.