Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and heavy flooding rainfall moved across portions of the Texas Panhandle on the 3rd. Some wind damage from severe thunderstorms occurred in Hansford County and also near Borger. As storms moved into Amarillo, a very moist environment resulted in heavy rainfall amounts in a short period of time and this lead to flash flooding. Many of the flood-prone locations in Amarillo flooded, with several streets becoming impassible. Along with the heavy rain came strong wind gusts as high as 74 mph across Potter and Randall counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 20:10:00 to 03-JUL-15 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was blown down at 4th and Birmingham in Amarillo.

Flash Flood in POTTER, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 20:30:00 to 03-JUL-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred across the city of Amarillo, especially in the typical locations that experience flooding. Thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall moved into the city by mid-evening. High water rescues were reported at 3rd and Arthur, Bell and Hillside, and Interstate 40 and Washington. Vehicles were stalled at several other intersections including on 45th Avenue between Bell and Fulton, and on bell from Hillside to Farmers. Several I-40 underpasses were flooded and many roads were shut down. Flooding was also reported on Interstate 27 northbound near 27th Avenue, on Soncy between 34th and Hillside, and on Coulter near 45th. Most of the flooding occurred from around 9:30 PM through late evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 17:54:00 to 03-JUL-15 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARMAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fourteen power poles down or snapped on Highway 151 between Highway 207 and 760.

Flash Flood in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 20:30:00 to 03-JUL-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred across the city of Amarillo, especially in the typical locations that experience flooding. Thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall moved into the city by mid-evening. High water rescues were reported at 3rd and Arthur, Bell and Hillside, and Interstate 40 and Washington. Vehicles were stalled at several other intersections including on 45th Avenue between Bell and Fulton, and on bell from Hillside to Farmers. Several I-40 underpasses were flooded and many roads were shut down. Flooding was also reported on Interstate 27 northbound near 27th Avenue, on Soncy between 34th and Hillside, and on Coulter near 45th. Most of the flooding occurred from around 9:30 PM through late evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 18:36:00 to 03-JUL-15 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BORGER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were uprooted and multiple power poles were downed throughout Borger.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 19:53:00 to 03-JUL-15 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AMA)AMARILLO INTL A
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 74 mph wind gust was measured at the West Texas Meosnet station located 9 miles north-northeast of Amarillo.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 18:36:00 to 03-JUL-15 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON CO ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 67 mph wind gust was measured at the Automated Weather Observing Station located at the Borger Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 20:08:00 to 03-JUL-15 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at the KVII Schoolnet site located at Wonderland in Amarillo.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 03-JUL-15 20:09:00 to 03-JUL-15 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 65 mph wind gust was estimated by the public at 34th Avenue and Bell Street.