Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Lubbock County Through Friday Night
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Flash Flood Warning for central Lubbock County as heavy thunderstorms produce significant rainfall across the region.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock TX
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Lubbock County in northwestern Texas. This alert is classified as a severe threat with immediate urgency, as flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Affected Areas
The warning covers central Lubbock County. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include:
- Lubbock and Downtown Lubbock
- Wolfforth
- Texas Tech University
- Lubbock South Plains Mall
- Lubbock International Airport
- Reese Center
- Buffalo Springs
- Lubbock Science Spectrum
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise night caution: Be especially vigilant at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Stay aware: Monitor your surroundings and avoid low-lying areas, underpasses, and urban streets where water may collect quickly.
Expected Conditions
At 7:32 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. According to the National Weather Service, between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible.
Hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 7:32 PM CST on February 13 and is currently effective until 9:00 PM CST on February 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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