Potter County, Texas, Friday, October 2, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:05AM CDT until October 3 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX”

...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

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:48PM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX”

...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 late Friday night. * 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 11:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 7.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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

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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:39PM CDT until October 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County. For the Canadian River...Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * 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 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 8.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2 feet on 06/03/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 400 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:34PM CDT until October 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County. For the Canadian River...Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Portions of Rosita Creek Flats Recreational Area floods. Primitive campers and recreational vehicles are in imminent danger. Dirt roads that lead to highway 287 from Rosita Creek Flats are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 06/24/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Thursday afternoon at 400 PM CDT.