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Flood Warning
ActivePotter, TX
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...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
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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