Flash Flood — Lynn, Texas

2024-05-31 · near Lakeview, Lynn, Texas

Event narrative

An intense portion of a line of severe thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall over southwestern Lubbock County into northern Lynn County. Numerous reports were received of water over area roadways.

Wider weather episode

Another day of severe thunderstorms affected the South Plains of West Texas on the evening of the 31st. Broad southeasterly low level atmospheric flow allowed thunderstorms to initially develop in eastern New Mexico. Upscale growth allowed thunderstorms to move into West Texas despite a capped atmosphere over the South Plains. This line of thunderstorms produced widespread severe wind gusts from Hockley County through Lubbock, Lynn, and Garza Counties. The city of Tahoka in Lynn County sustained the most damage due to these strong winds as several structures were damaged. Additionally, pockets of heavy rainfall were observed which caused flash flooding in Lubbock and Lynn Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173572. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.