Aug 23, 2016
Numerous slow-moving thunderstorms developed late this afternoon from near Levelland northeast to Floydada, before expanding into the northern Rolling Plains after sunset. Very rich moisture and strong instability of around 2000 J/kg of CAPE resulted in some wet downbursts and torrential rainfall. Instantaneous rainfall rates were measured as great as 7.8 inches per hour by a NWS employee in Shallowater. Widespread minor flooding was common along a swath from Shallowater (northwest Lubbock Co
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 645108). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hale County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.