Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:20PM CDT until October 14 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated the heaviest rain has ended
across the warned area. However, light to moderate rain will continue
over the next hour or so which will result in the continuation of
flash flooding. Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
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...
Paducah, Matador, Cee Vee, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen and Hackberry.
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:
Cottle, TX; Motley, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov