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Flash Flood Warning 13, NWS Lubbock, TX

June 28, 20216 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this flash flood warning at Jun 28, 2021, 11:19 AM CDT for 6 counties in Texas. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 28, 2021, 11:19 AM CDT (16:19 UTC)
Expired
Jun 28, 2021, 2:15 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Crosby County, TX, Dickens County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Garza County, TX, Kent County, TX, Motley County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 185 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-06-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 34 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-06-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 63 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
34 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
744 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

009 
WGUS54 KLUB 281619
FFWLUB
TXC107-125-153-169-263-345-281915-
/O.NEW.KLUB.FF.W.0013.210628T1619Z-210628T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1119 AM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Eastern Crosby County in northwestern Texas...
  Dickens County in northwestern Texas...
  Southeastern Floyd County in northwestern Texas...
  Eastern Garza County in northwestern Texas...
  Kent County in northwestern Texas...
  Southwestern Motley County in northwestern Texas...

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 1119 AM CDT, Doppler radar, emergency management and public 
  reports show continued flooding around Lake Alan Henry.  Showers 
  and thunderstorms with very heavy rain continue to move up into 
  the same area from the south, especially in Kent County just east 
  of the lake.

From the south continues to dump additional rainfalll  reported 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Lake Alan Henry. Between 2 and 
6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already 
occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways,
           and streets as well as other poor drainage and low-
           lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Spur, Dickens, White River Lake, Lake Alan Henry, Girard, Mcadoo, 
  Afton, Clairemont and Roaring Springs.

Highway 380 between Post and Clairemont. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3394 10116 3394 10104 3395 10070 3296 10066
      3296 10069 3296 10074 3296 10075 3296 10085
      3296 10088 3296 10089 3297 10099 3297 10100
      3297 10102 3297 10104 3297 10108

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Lipe
3 follow-up statements
529 
WGUS74 KLUB 281727
FFSLUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1227 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

TXC107-125-153-169-263-345-281915-
/O.CON.KLUB.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210628T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Crosby TX-Dickens TX-Floyd TX-Garza TX-Kent TX-Motley TX-
1227 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR EASTERN CROSBY, DICKENS, SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD, EASTERN 
GARZA, KENT AND SOUTHWESTERN MOTLEY COUNTIES...

At 1227 PM CDT, Doppler radar shows a large area of light to 
moderate rain with embedded thunderstorm with very heavy rain 
training in from the south up through Kent and Dickens Counties into 
the area.   Rainfall amounts this morning vary from less than 1 inch 
up to 4 to 6 inches near Lake Alan Henry.  Another 1 to 2 inches is 
possible in some locations.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways and
         streets as well as other poor drainage and low-lying
         areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Spur, Dickens, White River Lake, Lake Alan Henry, Girard, Mcadoo, 
  Afton, Clairemont and Roaring Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3394 10116 3394 10104 3395 10070 3296 10066
      3296 10069 3296 10074 3296 10075 3296 10085
      3296 10088 3296 10089 3297 10099 3297 10100
      3297 10102 3297 10104 3297 10108

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Lipe
224 
WGUS74 KLUB 281759
FFSLUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1259 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

TXC153-345-281809-
/O.CAN.KLUB.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210628T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Floyd TX-Motley TX-
1259 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND 
SOUTHWESTERN MOTLEY COUNTIES...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Monday for 
Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

LAT...LON 3351 10112 3379 10103 3379 10070 3296 10066
      3296 10069 3296 10074 3296 10075 3296 10085
      3296 10088 3296 10089 3296 10094 3297 10099
      3297 10100 3297 10102 3297 10104 3297 10108

$$

TXC107-125-169-263-281915-
/O.CON.KLUB.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210628T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Crosby TX-Dickens TX-Garza TX-Kent TX-
1259 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEASTERN CROSBY, WESTERN DICKENS, EASTERN GARZA 
AND KENT COUNTIES...

At 1259 PM CDT, Doppler radar shows a large area of light to 
moderate rain with embedded thunderstorms with very heavy rain 
training into the area from the south.  The heaviest rainfall was 
near Clairemont in Kent County.  Rainfall amounts vary from less 
than 1 inch up to 4 inches.  Another 1 to 2 inches is possible in 
some locations.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
  Spur, Dickens, White River Lake, Lake Alan Henry, Clairemont, 
  Mcadoo and Afton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3351 10112 3379 10103 3379 10070 3296 10066
      3296 10069 3296 10074 3296 10075 3296 10085
      3296 10088 3296 10089 3296 10094 3297 10099
      3297 10100 3297 10102 3297 10104 3297 10108

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Lipe
969 
WGUS74 KLUB 281907
FFSLUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
207 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

TXC107-125-169-263-281917-
/O.EXP.KLUB.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210628T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Crosby TX-Dickens TX-Garza TX-Kent TX-
207 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN CROSBY, WESTERN DICKENS, EASTERN GARZA AND KENT 
COUNTIES...

The persistent heavy rain has ended. Although rain showers continue 
across this area, flash flooding is no longer expected. This warning 
will be replaced by a flood advisory. Please continue to heed 
remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Monday for 
portions of northwest Texas and the Panhandle of Texas.

LAT...LON 3351 10112 3379 10103 3379 10070 3296 10066
      3296 10069 3296 10074 3296 10075 3296 10085
      3296 10088 3296 10089 3296 10094 3297 10099
      3297 10100 3297 10102 3297 10104 3297 10108

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 27, 8:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBFloyd, Hale, Motley83 min
Jun 27, 8:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBHockley34 min
Jun 27, 8:51 PM CDTTornado WarningLUBHockley24 min
Jun 27, 9:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBHockley25 min
Jun 27, 9:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBLamb30 min
Jun 27, 9:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Castro, Cottle, Floyd, Hale, Hall and 3 more88 min
Jun 27, 10:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBHockley25 min
Jun 27, 11:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBHale, Lamb2 hr
Jun 28, 7:41 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBGarza, Lynn2 hr
Jun 28, 8:27 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLUBGarza, Kent2 hr
Jun 28, 8:33 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBChildress, Cottle, Hall, Motley43 min
Jun 28, 9:18 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchLUBBriscoe, Childress, Cottle, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd and 6 more12 hr
Jun 28, 10:00 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLUBCrosby, Dickens, Garza, Kent81 min
Jun 28, 10:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBDickens26 min
Jun 28, 10:57 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBCrosby, Dickens, Floyd, Motley26 min
Jun 28, 12:13 PM CDTRiver Flood AdvisoryLUBGarza25 hr
Jun 28, 2:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBDickens, Kent, King, Stonewall3 hr

Nearby

Flash Flood Warnings in Texas, 2021Every flash flood warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.