Hurricane Tracker Shows Ongoing Flood Warnings in Texas and Oklahoma Rivers
The hurricane tracker shows flood warnings remain in effect across parts of Texas and Oklahoma for minor river flooding caused by recent severe weather, while Hawaii has reopened Hā‘ena State Park after damage from Hurricane Lowell and Florida continues repurposing Hurricane Ian debris into an artificial reef.
Current Flood Warnings in Texas and Oklahoma
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Beaver Creek near Electra in Texas, with minor flooding forecast from this evening to Monday evening and impacts including shallow flooding up to about a foot in depth. [1] The warning covers Beaver Creek near Electra affecting Wilbarger and Wichita Counties. [1] At 25.0 feet, flood levels up to about a foot in depth produce shallow flooding in the area. [1] The next statement from the National Weather Service will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT. [1]
A Flood Warning for the Salt Fork Red River near Mangum in Oklahoma is extended, with minor flooding forecast from this morning to late tonight and impacts to agricultural bottomlands and low-lying areas in Greer, Jackson and Harmon counties. [2] The Flood Warning is extended for the Salt Fork Red River near Mangum affecting Greer and Jackson Counties. [2] At 9.0 feet, expect flooding of agricultural bottomlands and isolation of other low-lying areas in Harmon, Greer, and Jackson counties. [2] At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. [2]
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the North Fork Red River near Headrick in Oklahoma, with minor flooding forecast from late tonight to Saturday afternoon and impacts including flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads. [5] The warning covers the North Fork Red River near Headrick affecting Tillman, Kiowa and Jackson Counties. [5] At 15.0 feet, flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa, Jackson, and Tillman counties. [5] Upstream points in Kiowa County may see related effects from the minor flooding. [5]
Hurricane Lowell Recovery on Kaua‘i
Hā‘ena State Park on Kaua‘i reopened on October 15 after a 39-day closure prompted by Hurricane Lowell, allowing day hikes to Hanakāpīʻai Beach, Valley and Falls but prohibiting overnight camping and hiking beyond the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail. [3] Hā‘ena State Park will be open daily from 7 am to 6:45 pm, including holidays, unless an emergency closure is announced. [3] The park reopened to visitors on October 15, 39 days after it was closed ahead of Hurricane Lowell. [3] Overnight camping and hiking beyond the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail remain prohibited until further notice. [3] The park was closed on September 6 because of safety concerns as Hurricane Lowell approached. [3] The closure was extended to allow staff to assess hazards and complete repairs before allowing visitors back. [3]
Hurricane Ian debris is repurposed into an artificial reef off Naples Pier in Florida. — Source: timesofindia
Visitors can return to the park and resume some day hikes. [3] According to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources announcement published on October 13, shuttle services to the park also resumed on October 15. [3] Visitors can once again undertake day-use hikes to Hanakāpīʻai Beach and Valley, as well as Hanakāpīʻai Falls. [3] The Kalalau Trail is an 11-mile route along Kaua‘i’s Nāpali Coast. [3] The park also provides access to Kē‘ē Beach and the trail leading towards Hanakāpīʻai Beach and Falls. [3] Park staff removed damaged trees before reopening. [3] Entrance fee is $5 per person for out-of-state visitors, with children aged three and under entering free. [3] The closure was extended beyond the initial safety shutdown to give park personnel time to inspect hazards and carry out repairs. [3] DLNR State Parks Administrator Alan Carpenter credited park staff and community partners Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and the Hanalei Initiative with helping restore access. [3] “Park staff and our partners Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and the Hanalei Initiative worked diligently to get this iconic state park and trail back open for public use following this devastating storm,” Carpenter said. [3] The department said the decision to reopen was made in consultation with community leaders, balancing public safety and the needs of the local community. [3]
Hurricane Ian Debris Repurposed as Artificial Reef
Concrete pilings from the Naples Pier damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022 have been deployed at Wasmer Reef off Florida to create additional marine habitat as part of the pier's reconstruction. [4] The City of Naples completed the deployment of 59 concrete pilings at Wasmer Reef on April 24, 2026, as part of efforts to rebuild the landmark Naples Pier. [4] The project was carried out with construction contractor Shoreline Foundation, Inc., and marine and environmental engineers Turrell, Hall & Associates. [4] The initiative gives the historic pier materials a new purpose and helps create habitats for marine organisms and supports the Gulf of Mexico’s underwater ecosystem. [4] The transformation follows the extensive damage Hurricane Ian inflicted on Naples Pier on September 28, 2022. [4] The powerful storm destroyed a substantial section of the waterfront structure, leaving parts of the pier collapsed into the Gulf and prompting plans for a complete reconstruction. [4] Originally built in 1888, the pier has long been a popular destination for residents and visitors, known for fishing, wildlife watching and views of the Gulf. [4] The city determined that much of the remaining structure had been compromised and needed replacement to improve safety and resilience. [4] Rather than treating all the demolished concrete as construction waste, officials opted to redirect some of it towards marine habitat restoration. [4] The 59 pilings, weighing more than 300 tons combined, were placed at Wasmer Reef, around 10 miles offshore from Gordon Pass. [4] The deployment was completed under a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers and overseen by Turrell, Hall & Associates. [4] The new material has been added to an existing artificial reef system that was first established in 2015 through a collaboration involving multiple agencies, with funding from BP oil spill grants and private donations. [4] The Naples deployment marks the eighth reef created within the Wasmer site. [4] The city says Wasmer Reef already supports corals, aquatic vegetation, invertebrates, bivalves and tunicates. [4] These organisms help provide food and shelter for fish at different stages of their lives. [4] The old pier pilings will become part of this existing underwater environment, offering additional surfaces for marine organisms to colonise. [4] Dive teams checked conditions at the site before and after the deployment to ensure that the work complied with permit requirements. [4] Pilings not selected for the reef have been sent to a recycling facility, where they will be processed into recycled concrete aggregate for use in road construction. [4] The rebuilding project is continuing at the original pier site. [4]
Remaining Park Closures and Economic Context
Hā‘ena is not the only park affected by storm-related disruption. [3] Kōke‘e and Waimea Canyon state parks would remain closed until further notice because of extensive damage. [3] Other Kaua‘i state parks also remained closed to visitation and camping, subject to the department's latest notices. [3] At Wailua River State Park, access to the river, designated landing area and trailhead is permitted, but individual kayakers cannot enter Fern Grotto. [3] Hiking beyond the trailhead remains prohibited, and access to Uluwehi Falls, also known as Secret Falls, is still closed. [3] The department said refunds would be credited to visitors who missed park days, camping or lodging because of storm-related closures. [3] Refund processing may take two to three weeks. [3] The reopening of Hā‘ena State Park restores access to its beaches and some hiking routes, but it does not mean every trail or camping area is ready for use. [3] According to Carpenter, Hā‘ena State Park supports about 50 local jobs. [3] He noted that the community had previously experienced a much longer closure after severe flooding in 2018, when Hā‘ena State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park were shut from April 2018 to June 2019. [3] Hawaii residents enter free with a Hawaii driver's licence or state-issued identification and do not need reservations for day passes. [3] Thirty parking spaces are reserved for residents, and everyone in the vehicle must show Hawaii identification. [3] Visitors from outside Hawaii require advance reservations through the Go Hā‘ena website, with an entrance fee of $5 per person and out-of-state parking reservations costing $10 per vehicle. [3] Visitors should confirm availability and access conditions before setting out, particularly if they intend to hike beyond the sections that have reopened. [3]
Broader Severe Weather Recovery Efforts
Flood warnings remain active for Beaver Creek near Electra in Texas from this evening to Monday evening. [1] The Salt Fork Red River near Mangum in Oklahoma faces extended minor flooding from this morning to late tonight. [2] The North Fork Red River near Headrick in Oklahoma has minor flooding forecast from late tonight to Saturday afternoon. [5] Hā‘ena State Park reopened on October 15 after the 39-day closure tied to Hurricane Lowell. [3] Concrete pilings from the Naples Pier damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022 were deployed at Wasmer Reef. [4] These actions reflect ongoing recovery across multiple states following recent severe weather events. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The National Weather Service continues to monitor river stages in Texas and Oklahoma counties including Wilbarger, Wichita, Greer, Jackson, Harmon, Tillman, and Kiowa. [1] [2] [5] Hawaii officials balanced safety concerns with community needs in the decision to reopen Hā‘ena State Park. [3] Florida’s approach to the Naples Pier reconstruction includes both reef deployment and recycling of remaining materials. [4] Visitors to affected areas are advised to consult official updates before travel. [3]
What to watch next includes continued monitoring of river levels in Texas and Oklahoma through the National Weather Service statements, further updates on Kaua‘i park access from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and progress on the Naples Pier reconstruction project.
