Hall County, Texas, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 11:57AM CDT until October 14 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT Thursday for portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 10:25AM CDT until October 14 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 1025 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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... Estelline.

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

“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 6:55PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 654 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southeast of Brice, or 15 miles southwest of Memphis, moving northeast at 40 mph. The earlier threat for winds of 80 mph have ended. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Memphis, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

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 13 at 6:47PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 646 PM CDT, a destructive severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of Turkey, moving northeast at 45 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR TURKEY AND AREAS NORTHEAST OF TURKEY. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...West Texas Mesonet. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include... Memphis, Turkey, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

“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 6:40PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 638 PM CDT, a destructive severe thunderstorm was located over Turkey, moving north at 45 mph. Wind gusts to 81 mph are occurring with this storm! THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR TURKEY. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and two inch hail. SOURCE...West Texas Mesonet. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include... Memphis, Turkey, Brice, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is likely producing wind damage in the Turkey area. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

“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 6:24PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

At 623 PM CDT, a very dangerous severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of Flomot, or 6 miles south of Turkey, moving north at 40 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR TURKEY. HAZARD...Softball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Locations impacted include... Memphis, Turkey, Caprock Canyon State Park, Valley Schools, Flomot, Brice, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 6:14PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX”

SVRLUB The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Motley County in northwestern Texas... Hall County in the Panhandle of Texas... Eastern Briscoe County in the Panhandle of Texas... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 614 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of Flomot, or 7 miles southwest of Turkey, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Golf 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... Memphis, Turkey, Caprock Canyon State Park, Valley Schools, Flomot, Brice, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay 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.