Lubbock, Texas – Drivers across West Texas should brace for possible flash flooding and hazardous road conditions beginning Friday evening, as a Flood Watch covers Lubbock, Plainview, and much of the South Plains region through Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, the Flood Watch takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday and continues until 10 a.m. Saturday, with multiple rounds of slow-moving thunderstorms expected across the far southern Texas Panhandle, the Rolling Plains, and most of the South Plains. High rain rates and repeated storms could quickly lead to excessive runoff, flooding rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.
City streets in Lubbock, Plainview, and Childress—along with rural roads near Levelland, Tahoka, and Post—are at risk for water pooling and dangerous travel. Residents in flood-prone neighborhoods and poor drainage areas should stay alert for rising water, especially overnight. If you must drive, remember: never cross flooded roadways—most flood-related deaths happen in vehicles.
Prepare now by charging your phone, checking local alerts, and planning alternate routes. Emergency officials recommend staying off roads if possible during heavy rain, especially after dark.
The Flood Watch remains in effect until late Saturday morning. Additional weather warnings may be issued if conditions worsen overnight.
