- In force from
- Oct 14, 6:11 PM CDT
- Until
- Oct 14, 9:15 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 14, 6:11 PM CDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 14, 7:18 PM CDT
- Office
- Lubbock, TX
- Number
- 73 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
- Where
- TX
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EASTERN DICKENS AND KING COUNTIES
At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated the heaviest rain has ended across the warned area. However, light to moderate rain will continue over the next hour or so which will result in the continuation of flash flooding. Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
- 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... Guthrie, Finney, Grow and Dumont.
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Places under it Guthrie
Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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