Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 3:39AM CDT until September 30 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 1:39am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 339 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy showers and embedded
thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Hereford, Simms, Bootleg and Glenrio.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Deaf Smith, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov