Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 8 at 10:53PM CDT until June 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
FFWLUB
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Hockley County in northwestern Texas...
* Until 100 AM CDT.
* At 1053 PM CDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Levelland and Sundown.
Approximately one foot of water reported on US-385/FM41. Much of the
rainfall has ended, however it will still take time for water to
recede.
Instruction:
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Hockley, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov