Cottle County, Texas, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 6:53PM CDT until October 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern Texas.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 6:43PM CDT until October 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 643 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Paducah to 10 miles east of Chalk to 12 miles northwest of O'Brien, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Paducah, Chalk, Swearingen, and Hackberry.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 6:34PM CDT until October 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 634 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Paducah to 8 miles southeast of Chalk to 15 miles west of O'Brien, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Paducah, Grow, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen, and Hackberry.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 6:30PM CDT until October 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 629 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles west of Paducah to 8 miles southeast of Chalk to 16 miles west of O'Brien, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Paducah, Grow, Finney, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen, and Hackberry.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:23PM CDT until October 14 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

FFWLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Cottle County in northwestern Texas... Eastern Motley County in northwestern Texas... * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen from earlier storms several hours ago. Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible in the warned area which may result in quick onset of flash flooding. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paducah, Matador, Cee Vee, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen and Hackberry.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 5:59PM CDT until October 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

SVRLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Dickens County in northwestern Texas... King County in northwestern Texas... Southeastern Motley County in northwestern Texas... Southern Cottle County in northwestern Texas... Northern Stonewall County in northwestern Texas... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 558 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles west of Dumont to 8 miles west of Guthrie to 4 miles northwest of Peacock, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Paducah, Guthrie, Grow, Dumont, Finney, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen, and Hackberry.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 3:03PM CDT until October 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Grow, or 13 miles northeast of Guthrie, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern King and southeastern Cottle Counties.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 2:56PM CDT until October 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 255 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Grow, or 11 miles northeast of Guthrie, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Grow and Chalk.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 2:43PM CDT until October 14 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

SVRLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern King County in northwestern Texas... Southeastern Cottle County in northwestern Texas... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 243 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Guthrie, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Guthrie, Grow, and Chalk.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 1:44PM CDT until October 14 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

SVRLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern King County in northwestern Texas... South central Cottle County in northwestern Texas... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 144 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Guthrie, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Chalk.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:08AM CDT until October 14 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

FFWLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Cottle County in northwestern Texas... Northern Motley County in northwestern Texas... Northwestern Childress County in the panhandle of Texas... Hall County in the panhandle of Texas... * Until noon CDT. * At 908 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated showers and thunderstorms producing moderate rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen this morning. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by showers and thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Memphis, Northfield, Estelline, Lakeview and Plaska Community.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 8:10PM CDT until October 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and are exiting the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for northwestern Texas.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:58PM CDT until October 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 758 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Kirkland to 5 miles south of Swearingen, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Swearingen.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:48PM CDT until October 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 748 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of Swearingen to 4 miles east of Paducah, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Paducah and Swearingen.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 736 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of Kirkland to 6 miles north of Chalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Paducah, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen, and Hackberry.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:02PM CDT until October 13 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

SVRLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Dickens County in northwestern Texas... Northwestern King County in northwestern Texas... Southeastern Motley County in northwestern Texas... Cottle County in northwestern Texas... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 702 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles northwest of Delwin to 10 miles southeast of Afton, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Paducah, Grow, Dumont, Finney, Delwin, Chalk, Swearingen, and Hackberry.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 6:42PM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of Tell, or 6 miles southwest of Childress, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Childress, Tell, Kirkland, and Estelline.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 6:30PM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 630 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of Tell, or 10 miles southwest of Childress, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Childress, Tell, Kirkland, and Estelline.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 5:46PM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

SVRLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Childress County in the Panhandle of Texas... Northwestern Cottle County in northwestern Texas... Eastern Hall County in the Panhandle of Texas... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of large hail was located 7 miles south of Northfield, or 18 miles northeast of Matador, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Childress, Cee Vee, Tell, Kirkland, and Estelline.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large, destructive hail, capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to shelter inside a strong building, and stay away from windows.