Heavy rain has fallen across much of the area causing flash flooding.<\/p>\n
Potter\/Randall County<\/p>\n
Amarillo<\/p>\n
The Amarillo Fire Department reported multiple water rescues.<\/p>\n
AFD said the following roads were closed:<\/p>\n
45th and HillsideI-40 and Western
NB I-40 exit to Paramount
Armstrong County<\/p>\n
TxDOT said SH 207 was closed in both directions from I-40 to US 287 due to water over the roadway. It reopened around 11:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
“Please stay off the roadways if possible,” said TxDOT. <\/p>\n
“The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Armstrong County, and we are seeing why,” said Sheriff Melissa Anderson.<\/p>\n
Hwy 287 through Claude is flooded, and the majority of the county roads are impassable at this time.<\/p>\n
“Please pay attention!! Watch for flooded lanes and other vehicles if you must travel,” said Anderson.<\/p>\n
Castro County<\/p>\n
The Castro County Sheriff\u2019s Office said the Texas Department of Transportation closed FM 1057 north of FM 2397 and south of U.S. Highway 60 near Summerfield. The road will remain closed until water levels recede, the sheriff\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n
Parmer County<\/p>\n
In Parmer County, the sheriff\u2019s office reported several roads in Precinct 3 are closed and not passable:<\/p>\n
County Road 5 from County Road T to County Road R.State Line Road from County Road Q to County Road S.<\/p>\n
The sheriff\u2019s office said other roads could remain underwater for several days and warned that more closures are possible with additional rain expected this week.<\/p>\n
For the latest on road conditions, go to drivetexas.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Curry County<\/p>\n In Clovis, Police Chief Trevor Thron urged drivers not to drive through flooded streets or around barricades as a flood watch remains in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n The National Weather Service forecast calls for 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the Clovis area Tuesday, with much of the rainfall expected between 3 p.m. and midnight, according to the city.<\/p>\n