Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 18 at 3:21AM CST until November 18 at 6:30AM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 1:21am
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon State Park area.
* WHEN...Until 630 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 317 AM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the most likely place to
experience minor flooding.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Palo Duro Canyon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Armstrong, TX; Randall, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX