Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:52AM CDT until September 30 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 6:52am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Deaf Smith County in the panhandle of Texas...
South Central Oldham County in the panhandle of Texas...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several
hours for all the water from these storms to work through local
drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 852 AM CDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 5
inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hereford, Simms and Bootleg.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Deaf Smith, TX; Oldham, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov