Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 18 at 7:59AM CST until November 20 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 5:59am
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Texas...
Palo Duro Creek at Spearman 6W affecting Hansford County.
For the Palo Duro Creek...including Spearman 6W...elevated river
levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Palo Duro Creek at Spearman 6W.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Moderate overbank flooding occurs. Cattle
are threatened and damage to fences is possible
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 4.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM CST.
Area Description:
Hansford, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX