Flooding seen across the viewing area affecting many
The rain passed for now, but it left behind damage to several businesses and homes the next day.
Storm forces Palo Duro Canyon State Park to close roads, trails
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Palo Duro Canyon State Park announced that the park road “hill” going into the canyon is currently closed due to boulders and debris from Tuesday night’s storm. According to state park officials, the road needs to be cleared before it is safe for vehicles to pass. Officials also noted that a
Storms bring heavy rain, tornadic activity through Texas Panhandle
Storms with heavy rainfall and some tornadic activity moved through the Amarillo region Tuesday night.
This Popular Amarillo Restaurant Is About to Get Way Bigger
A local favorite is about to get a serious upgrade. Bangkok Tokyo's bigger location is officially in motion.
Amarillo playa lake levels surge after overnight flooding, McDonald Lake overflows
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Playa lakes around Amarillo are above 50% capacity, with one playa at 100%, after Tuesday’s storms. The City of Amarillo’s playa lakes monitoring page shows the impact of Tuesday’s flooding to the Amarillo area. Before the flooding, McDonald Lake was already at 100%....
Center City of Amarillo named semifinalist for national revitalization award
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Main Street of America named Center City of Amarillo a semifinalist for a national award recognizing community revitalization of historic districts. Center City of Amarillo is one of eight semifinalists in the running for the 2027 Great American Main Street Award. “We are taking pride in...
Amarillo Country Club seeks 50-year groundwater leases as some neighbors raise concerns
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Country Club is asking nearby homeowners to lease their groundwater rights for 50 years, a request that has raised concerns about what it could mean for future property improvements. Attorney Marty Jones of the Sprouse Shrader Smith law firm said the club’s existing...
Xcel Energy reported outage in southern Amarillo affecting about 200 customers
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to Xcel Energy’s Outage Map, about 200 customers are experiencing a power outage in southern Amarillo. The estimated restoration time was noted as 12 a.m.
WX VIDEOS: Severe weather prompts multiple tornado warnings in the Panhandle Tuesday evening
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Severe weather has brought heavy rain, hail and multiple tornado warnings in several counties of the Texas Panhandle. Keep up with our First Alert team here. You can see our live continuous feed here:. Weather has caused several road closures across the Texas Panhandle and eastern...
Gallery: Tornado spotted southwest of Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A tornado touched down southwest of Amarillo Tuesday night. Several ABC 7 viewers saw the tornado around 9:40 p.m. near FM 2219 and Rockwell Road. Jerricka Schwab uploaded video of the tornado to abc7amarillo.com/chimein. Kalie Vogeler sent us a photo, as did Harmon Gipson and...
