The combination of an approaching low pressure system and a climatologically moist atmosphere led to a series of broken lines of thunderstorms moving over the same locations from the evening hours of the 27th into the early morning hours of the 28th. The 6 PM CST upper air sounding showed Precipitable Water values across the Panhandle were 1.4 inches which is a climatological extreme value for the last week of September. This high amount of atmospheric moisture allowed the lines of thunderstorms to produce periods of heavy rain. The southeastern Texas Panhandle had the longest residence time by thunderstorms and this proved sufficient to cause localized flash flooding as the third line of thunderstorms moved through. Flash Flooding persisted for a few hours after all precipitation moved into western Oklahoma but diminished by 5 AM CST.

Flash Flood in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 28-SEP-13 01:42:00 to 28-SEP-13 04:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MOBEETIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A series of thunderstorm lines moved across the southern Texas Panhandle from the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. These thunderstorms were able to tap into a highly moist atmosphere to produce periods of heavy rain. This heavy rain led to flash flooding across portions of Wheeler County. The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office reported that an estimated 6 inches of water was flowing over State Highway 152 at Mobeetie (Wheeler County). This portion of the Highway was barricaded by TXDOT until the flash flooding subsided prior to 5 AM CST on the 28th. No reports of stranded motorist or swift water rescues were reported in association to this flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 28-SEP-13 03:10:00 to 28-SEP-13 04:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A series of thunderstorm lines moved across the southern Texas Panhandle from the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. These thunderstorms were able to tap into a highly moist atmosphere to produce periods of heavy rain. This heavy rain led to flash flooding across portions of Wheeler County. The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office reported flash flooding on U.S. Highway 83 north of the town of Wheeler (Wheeler County). Also the KVII Schoolnet site at Begert Ranch (Wheeler County) recorded a storm total accumulation of 3.92 inches. Flash flooding persisted for an hour after precipitation had ended across the county before diminishing a little before 5 AM CST. No stranded motorists or swift water rescues were reported in association to this flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DONLEY, TEXAS
From 28-SEP-13 01:55:00 to 28-SEP-13 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A series of thunderstorm lines moved across the southern Texas Panhandle from the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. These thunderstorms were able to tap into a highly moist atmosphere to produce periods of heavy rain. This heavy rain led to flash flooding across portions of Donley County. The Donley County Sheriff's Office reported a vehicle became stranded in high water near the city park due to the bridge the vehicle was traveling on flooding. Flash flooding was also reported on U.S. Highway 287 from Koogle Street southward to the State Highway 70 intersection. The KVII Schoolnet site at Clarendon High School reported a storm total accumulation of 3.09 inches and the site are Matthews Ranch reported a storm total accumulation of 3.55 inches. Flash flooding persisted for several hours after precipitation had ended across the county before diminishing after 4 AM CST.

Flash Flood in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 28-SEP-13 02:15:00 to 28-SEP-13 04:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LELA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A series of thunderstorm lines moved across the southern Texas Panhandle from the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. These thunderstorms were able to tap into a highly moist atmosphere to produce periods of heavy rain. This heavy rain led to flash flooding across portions of Wheeler County. The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office reported a stranded motorist on County Road 8 near Interstate 40 due to flash flooding. The occupant was assisted by law enforcement officials to escape the flood waters. Flash flooding persisted for a few hours after precipitation had ended across the county before diminishing a little before 5 AM CST.

Flash Flood in GRAY, TEXAS
From 28-SEP-13 02:05:00 to 28-SEP-13 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEFORS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A series of thunderstorm lines moved across the southern Texas Panhandle from the evening hours of the 27th through the early morning hours of the 28th. These thunderstorms were able to tap into a highly moist atmosphere to produce periods of heavy rain. This heavy rain led to flash flooding across portions of Gray County. The Gray County Sheriff's Office reported TXDOT was working on closing portions of State Highway 273 near Lefors due to flash flooding on the highway. The KVII Schoolnet site at McLean High School (Gray County) reported a storm total accumulation of 4.58 inches. This flash flooding persisted for an hour after precipitation had ended across the county before diminishing a little after 3 AM CST. No reports of stranded vehicles or swift water rescues were reported in association to this flash flooding.