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Texas Weather Alert: Flash Flooding, Severe Storms Oct. 14-15
Lubbock, TX – Residents across the Texas Panhandle, South Plains and Rolling Plains face another round of potentially dangerous thunderstorms Wednesday, Oct. 14, with heavy rainfall, damaging wind gus
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-14T12:29:14.216Z
Lubbock, TX – Residents across the Texas Panhandle, South Plains and Rolling Plains face another round of potentially dangerous thunderstorms Wednesday, Oct. 14, with heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, hail and flash flooding threatening portions of West Texas through early Thursday, Oct. 15.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, additional thunderstorms are expected to develop along and east of Interstate 27 Wednesday afternoon and continue into the evening. Forecasters warn that multiple severe weather hazards remain possible as storms move across the region.
Heavy Rainfall Raises Flash Flood Concerns
The Weather Prediction Center has placed much of the South Plains and Rolling Plains under a Level 2 of 4 slight risk for excessive rainfall, indicating scattered flash flooding is possible.
Some locations could receive more than 2 inches of rainfall, while portions of the Rolling Plains and far southeastern Texas Panhandle could experience totals between 2 and 4 inches.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday for areas including Childress, Matador, Paducah, Turkey and Memphis.
Damaging Winds and Large Hail Possible
The severe weather outlook also highlights the potential for wind gusts around 60 to 70 mph, hail approaching golf ball size and a lower but nonzero tornado threat.
Communities including Lubbock, Plainview, Post, Guthrie and Aspermont should monitor changing weather conditions, although the greatest threats will vary by location.
Drivers Urged to Watch for Flooded Roads
Heavy downpours could quickly overwhelm drainage systems, flood intersections and create dangerous conditions on rural highways.
Residents should avoid driving through flooded roadways, secure outdoor belongings and keep weather alerts enabled throughout Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service urges residents to monitor updated forecasts at weather.gov/lub as conditions develop.