King County, TX
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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Thursday 10/29 10:44 PM CDT – Friday 10/30 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties, in northwest Texas, Bailey, Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Stonewall, Terry and Yoakum. In the Panhandle of Texas, Briscoe, Castro, Hall, Parmer and Swisher.
When
Through Friday evening.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details
- Showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop through the early morning hours Friday and persist through Friday evening. Some showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall and could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas Impacted
- Parmer
- Castro
- Swisher
- Briscoe
- Hall
- Childress
- Bailey
- Lamb
- Hale
- Floyd
- Motley
- Cottle
- Cochran
- Hockley
- Lubbock
- Crosby
- Dickens
- King
- Yoakum
- Terry
- Lynn
- Garza
- Kent
- Stonewall
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Flood Watch
Created by the NWS Lubbock WFO
Widespread and prolonged periods of rain may lead to areas of flooding across the region. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches, with localized amounts up to 3", are possible.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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