Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:39PM CDT until October 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 2:00am
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 forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Dirt road that runs east alongside the river
channel becomes flooded. This road leads to Rosita Creek Flats
Recreation Area, where primitive camping occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 8.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2
feet on 06/03/2023.
- 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 late tonight at 400 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Potter, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov