NWS Amarillo TXFL.W 0001October 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Potter, TX
The National Weather Service office in Amarillo issued a flood warning for Potter in Texas, which was in force until 4:20 p.m. local time on October 3. It was the 1st river flood warning the NWS office in Amarillo issued in 2026. Texas had 15 flood warnings in October 2026, against 40 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Texas's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 37.3 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Amarillo TX
- Area
- Potter
- State
- Texas
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:05 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
- Expires
- 4:20 p.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KAMA FL.W 0001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in Texas since 2008Every warning type in Texas
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
The notice as issued
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County. For the Canadian River...including Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * 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 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet on 08/10/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.