Another in a series of overnight thunderstorm complexes brought widespread heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts to the Texas Panhandle. Heavy rainfall of one to two inches were common with locally higher amounts. This occurred over saturated ground resulting in excessive runoff and ponding.

Flash Flood in POTTER, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-15 06:45:00 to 23-MAY-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of minor flooding were received as early as 6:00 AM CDT, but as heavy rain continued across the city the flooding developed into flash flooding shortly before 7:00 AM CDT. Throughout the mid and late morning, numerous intersections become flooded and impassible. Police and fire performed water rescues from stranded vehicles. Flooding was reported outside of Amarillo as well, including about 5 miles north-northwest of Canyon where one to two feet of water was flowing across Farm to Market 2590. Further northwest along Farm to Market 2219, flood debris was found to be covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-15 07:00:00 to 23-MAY-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILO CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain on the morning of the 23rd brought flooding to much of Deaf Smith County. Flash flooding was reported on Farm to Market 1062 which was closed for a period during the morning, and on Farm to Market 1058 which was also closed.

Flash Flood in WHEELER, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-15 11:00:00 to 23-MAY-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flooding in a few locations in Wheeler County. Flash flooding was reported on Highway 152 between County Road 16 and 17, where 6 to 12 inches of water covered the road. Flooding was also reported one mile west of Shamrock, where the Interstate 40 service road was impassable.

Flash Flood in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-15 06:45:00 to 23-MAY-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of minor flooding were received as early as 6:00 AM CDT, but as heavy rain continued across the city the flooding developed into flash flooding shortly before 7:00 AM CDT. Throughout the mid and late morning, numerous intersections become flooded and impassible. Police and fire performed water rescues from stranded vehicles.

Flash Flood in GRAY, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-15 09:45:00 to 23-MAY-15 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement and trained spotters reported flash flooding on the Thut Creek in Lefors making parts of 1st and 2nd street impassible, along County Road 17 and on Farm to Market 2300. Water was flowing across Highway 60 at the Hoover cutoff.

Flash Flood in CARSON, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-15 10:00:00 to 23-MAY-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANHANDLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported flash flooding in and around Panhandle. 6 to 12 inches of water covered numerous roads. This includes Highway 207 just south of town and 293 northwest of town.