Jul 20, 2015
Isolated thunderstorms developed in an environment favorable for localized flooding during the afternoon of the 20th. High atmospheric moisture and slow storm motions were present. By evening thunderstorms became more widespread and moved eastward across mainly the southern portions of the Texas Panhandle. The city of Amarillo experienced flash flooding during the late evening as heavy rainfall resulted in 1 to 3 inches of rain across the city, with locally higher amounts. The highest amount was
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 597430). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Randall County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.