Flash flooding in Knox City impedes traffic

Several roadways in Knox City were flooded following a thunderstorm on Friday evening, June 27.

The city saw around an inch and a half of rain in a very short amount of time, causing much of the water to be “run-off”, accumulating in low areas including roadways and intersections.

This rainfall contributes to the 5.96 inches of rain recorded on the West Texas Mesonet for the month of June. Large amo…