Lubbock, TX – Thunderstorms are forecast to bring intense rainfall across the South Plains and southern Rolling Plains beginning tonight, raising the threat of flash flooding throughout the region.
According to the US National Weather Service in Lubbock, heavy rain bands are expected to develop after 6 p.m. Monday, with precipitation rates potentially reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour through Tuesday morning. The Weather Prediction Center has designated a broad area under a Level 2 (“Slight”) risk for excessive rainfall on June 9.
Communities across the forecast area, including Lubbock, Plainview, and Snyder, may experience flash flooding, particularly in urban and low-lying areas where drainage is limited. The greatest concern is for roads, small creeks, and poor-drainage neighborhoods, where rising water could become dangerous in a short period.
Meteorologists urge residents to remain weather-aware through the evening and overnight hours. “Avoid driving through flooded roadways and never underestimate the force of moving water,” the Weather Service cautioned in a Monday afternoon update.
The Excessive Rainfall Outlook map shows the potential impact zone extending northeast from eastern New Mexico across the western edge of Texas. Areas highlighted in yellow face the most concentrated rainfall activity, with flash flood watches and advisories possible as storms develop.
Emergency services are preparing for potential high-water rescues and advising the public to secure outdoor items and monitor weather alerts. Forecasts may evolve throughout the evening as storms form and shift.
For continued updates, residents are encouraged to monitor the National Weather Service at weather.gov/Lubbock and local broadcast alerts.
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