Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:11PM CDT until October 14 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
FFWLUB
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Dickens County in northwestern Texas...
King County in northwestern Texas...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 611 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 4 inches of rain have
fallen from earlier storms several hours ago. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 3 inches are possible in the warned area which may
result in quick onset of flash flooding. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by 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...
Guthrie, Finney, Grow and Dumont.
Instruction:
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Dickens, TX; King, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov