Active AlertsAmarillo, TX

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 5:01 AM Sep. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 5:37 AM Sep. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Eastern Oldham County in the panhandle of Texa
S: Northwestern Potter County in the panhandle of Texa
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When: Until 845 AM CDT.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
Additional Details: - At 537 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Vega, Boys Ranch and Valley De Oro. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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.

Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 11:09 PM Sep. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma, including the following areas, Cimarron and Texas and the Panhandle of Texas, including the following areas, Armstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hartley, Hutchinson, Moore, Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter, Randall and Sherman.
When: Through Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Additional Details: - A slow moving weather system that has ingested Hurricane Polo's moisture bringing heavy rainfall to the panhandles. This has the potential to be a high end rain event for portions of the panhandles. There is a moderate to high chance for flash flooding mainly in the western half of the panhandles. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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