Flood — Potter, Texas

2025-10-24 · near Amarillo, Potter, Texas

Event narrative

Police blocked off the underpass on I-40 at the Ross Osage exit due to a car stranded and partially submerged in flood waters.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low pressure system moved across the combined Panhandles on October 24th. It combined with sufficient moisture, cold temperatures in the upper atmosphere and enough wind shear to bring a few strong to severe thunderstorms to the region. These storms brought small hail to the region as well as efficient rainfall that led to flooding issues.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.