Amarillo, Texas – A flood watch is in effect tonight across much of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles as thunderstorms bring the risk of flash flooding to roads, rivers, and low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, the watch begins at 7 p.m. Friday and continues through late tonight. The alert includes Armstrong, Potter, Randall, Deaf Smith, and Carson counties in Texas, as well as Cimarron and Texas counties in Oklahoma. Heavy rainfall from slow-moving storms could overwhelm creeks and drainage systems, leading to hazardous travel conditions.
Communities from Amarillo to Canyon and as far north as Dalhart and Dumas may see localized flooding in urban streets, rural roadways, and near Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Drivers are urged to avoid crossing water-covered roads and remain alert for sudden washouts in flood-prone areas…