Flash Flood Warning for Cottle, TX; Motley, TX
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At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated the heaviest rain has ended across the warned area. However, light to moderate rain will continue over the next hour or so which will result in the continuation of flash flooding. Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding...
What the bulletin says to do
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated the heaviest rain has ended across the warned area. However, light to moderate rain will continue over the next hour or so which will result in the continuation of flash flooding. Up to 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paducah, Matador, Cee Vee, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen and Hackberry.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:20PM CDT until October 14 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:23PM CDT until October 14 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lubbock TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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