Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:34PM CDT until October 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 8:34pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County.
For the Canadian River...Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5
feet on 06/24/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Thursday afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Potter, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov