Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:05AM CDT until October 3 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 1:05am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County.
For the Canadian River...including Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* 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 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7
feet on 08/10/1996.
- 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 this afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Potter, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov