severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Potter, TX
Issued Oct 1, 11:48 PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX · in effect until Oct 3, 1:00 AM CDT
What to do
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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:48PM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
...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 late Friday night. * 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 11:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 7.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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