Flood Advisory for Potter, TX
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What you need to know
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- Potter
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Dirt road that runs east alongside the river channel becomes flooded. This road leads to Rosita Creek Flats Recreation Area, where primitive camping occurs. Where: Canadian River at Amarillo 19N. When: From this evening to late tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM CDT.
Full official description
Bulletin details
...The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas... Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County. For the Canadian River...including Amarillo 19N...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N. * WHEN...From this evening to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Dirt road that runs east alongside the river channel becomes flooded. This road leads to Rosita Creek Flats Recreation Area, where primitive camping occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 10:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 1.0 feet Sunday evening. Action stage is 6.0 feet. Flood stage is 7.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 25 at 11:12PM CDT until August 26 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Amarillo TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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