Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
⏳ In force until Thu 15 Oct, 16:00 📍 Dickens, TX; King, TX (approximate) 🕑 4 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected to continue. * WHERE...Eastern Dickens County in northwestern Texas... King 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. Expec…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaDickens, TX; King, TX
Issuing authorityNWS Lubbock TX
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-14T21:23:00-05:00
Effective2026-10-14T21:23:00-05:00
Onset2026-10-14T21:23:00-05:00
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:2.49.0.1.840.0.95f8d36e61bf9592fdf46dcc5e398291bec2ff91.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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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
From the report shown in the feed:
- * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected to continue.
- * WHERE...Eastern Dickens County in northwestern Texas...
- King 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.
- Expec…
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