HALL; CHILDRESS; FLOYD; MOTLEY; COTTLE; HOCKLEY… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The Rolling Plains, extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle, and portions of the South Plains.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers will continue to persist through this evening. Some showers will be capable of producing heavy rainfall and could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Hall; Childress; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Dickens; King; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza; Kent; Stonewall can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS