Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 3:54AM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 1:54am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County.
For the Canadian River...including Amarillo 19N...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Portions of Rosita Creek Flats Recreational
Area floods. Primitive campers and recreational vehicles are in
imminent danger. Dirt roads that lead to highway 287 from Rosita
Creek Flats are impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 10.0 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall tomorrow morning. It will rise to 8.4 feet early
Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4
feet on 06/01/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Potter, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov