Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
818 PM CDT Wed May 15 2024

OKC007-TXC295-357-160415-
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Beaver OK-Lipscomb TX-Ochiltree TX-
818 PM CDT Wed May 15 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma, including the
  following county, Beaver and the Panhandle of Texas, including the
  following counties, Lipscomb and Ochiltree.

* WHEN...Until 1115 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 817 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 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...
    Perryton, Booker, Follett, Darrouzett, Wolf Creek Park and
    Slapout.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3642 10086 3650 10060 3660 10027 3663 10018
      3669 10001 3655 10000 3652 10000 3651 10000
      3650 10000 3646 10000 3636 10000 3621 10047
      3619 10055 3609 10104


$$

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