Amarillo, Texas – Heavy rain is expected to soak the northern Texas Panhandle starting late Wednesday, with the highest flood risks stretching from Amarillo to Guymon and Canadian through early Thursday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, a stalled cold front will trigger widespread storms, bringing 1 to 3 inches per hour rainfall rates and the greatest flash flooding risk between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday. Areas north of Amarillo—including Boise City, Guymon, Beaver, and Stratford—face a 30% to 60% chance of exceeding one inch of rainfall, while Amarillo, Vega, and Hereford could see lighter totals.
The main hazards include nighttime flooding, rapid rises in low-lying areas, and dangerous road conditions. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and have multiple ways to receive overnight warnings. Residents in Borger, Pampa, Wheeler, and Canadian should monitor updates closely, especially if they live near creeks or flood-prone intersections.
Lightning and gusty winds will also accompany the storms. While the threat peaks overnight, additional showers may linger into Thursday morning before the system clears. This rain event marks one of the region’s most significant since early summer.
Warnings remain in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday, with further advisories possible if rainfall totals climb higher.
