Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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WGUS84 KAMA 170419
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1119 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

TXC421-170615-
/O.NEW.KAMA.FA.Y.0071.260817T0419Z-260817T0615Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sherman TX-
1119 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Sherman County in the panhandle of Texas...

* WHEN...Until 115 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Stratford and Texhoma.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3650 10175 3644 10174 3624 10216 3637 10216
      3650 10195


$$

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