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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveDeaf Smith, TX; Randall, TX
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
FFWAMA
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Deaf Smith County in the panhandle of Texas... Northwestern Randall County in the panhandle of Texas...
* Until 315 AM CDT.
* At 1222 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dawn, Buffalo Lake and Umbarger.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Data from the National Weather Service
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