Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 14 at 9:50PM CDT until October 15 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of the Rolling Plains and the Panhandle of Texas,
including the following counties, Childress, Cottle, Dickens, Hall,
Kent, King, Motley and Stonewall.
* WHEN...Through 12 PM on Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Significant amounts of rain have fallen over the past 24 hours,
with totals already exceeding 5 inches in spots. An additional
round of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected overnight
through Thursday morning, which may result in additional flooding
and/or the continuation of flooding which is already ongoing.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle; Dickens; King; Kent; Stonewall
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov