Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 3:58PM CDT until June 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Texas...
Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 5N affecting Wheeler County.
For the Sweetwater Creek...including Kelton 5N...elevated river
levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 5N.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water overflows both banks. Cattle in
flood plain are threatened and should have easy access to higher
ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet this evening.
- Action stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Wheeler, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: