Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 6:56AM CDT until August 28 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Armstrong County in the panhandle of Texas...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.8 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wayside.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Armstrong, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov