Flood Advisory — Bowie County, Texas
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 8 at 1:24PM CDT until August 8 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Miller County in southwestern Arkansas... East Central Bowie County in northeastern Texas... * WHEN...Until 430 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Texarkana, Wake Village, Nash, Hooks, Red Lick, Mandeville and Leary. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Shreveport LA
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Bowie County, Texas?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Bowie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Miller County.