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Thunderstorms and Widespread Rainfall Across the Southern Plains

Isolated severe thunderstorms and widespread showers may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains through Thursday. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including portions of the Hill Country; and an additional area across eastern Oklahoma into the Ozarks on Thursday. Heavy rainfall and mountain snow will return to southern California on Thursday. Read More >

Amarillo, TX

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NWS Amarillo Severe Weather

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Precipitation Numbers for Amarillo

 

Average Rainfall

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Record Max Precipitation for 

1 Day (Inches)
March 1.13 2.13 (13th in 1922)
April 1.33 2.65 (30th in 1999)
May 2.50 3.95 (15th in 1951)
June 3.28 4.92 (10th in 1984)
July 2.68 5.74 (7th in 2010)
August 2.94 4.02 (7th in 1906)
 September  1.88 3.48 (21st in 1900)

 
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