Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
⏳ In force until Thu 15 Oct, 16:00 📍 Cottle, TX; Motley, TX (approximate) 🕑 49 min ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Cottle County in northwestern Texas... Southeastern Motley County in northwestern Texas... * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many a…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaCottle, TX; Motley, TX
Issuing authorityNWS Lubbock TX
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-14T23:57:00-05:00
Effective2026-10-14T23:57:00-05:00
Onset2026-10-14T23:57:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-15T08:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aaff67b9292dc4d146005b9989e87667c8fefefb.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- * WHERE...Cottle County in northwestern Texas...
- Southeastern Motley County in northwestern Texas...
- * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Thursday.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
- Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
- Expect many a…
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