Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
527 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025

TXC211-393-483-180130-
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Hemphill TX-Roberts TX-Wheeler TX-
527 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the counties of Hemphill, Roberts, and Wheeler
  in Texas.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Briscoe and Lora.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3577 10057 3583 10052 3587 10040 3586 10040
      3577 10029 3556 10028 3553 10038 3556 10048
      3562 10054 3572 10056


$$

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