Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 4:57AM CDT until September 30 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 2:57am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
FFWAMA
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Deaf Smith County in the panhandle of Texas...
Northwestern Randall County in the panhandle of Texas...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 457 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Dawn, Buffalo Lake and Umbarger.
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.
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; Randall, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov