During the torrential rains last week, a waterfall was created by the runoff water from fields on 380 West. As the water swept through cotton fields and pastures, the final destination was the waterfall on the caprock created by the rains that brought 3.5 to 5.5 inches to the area. Photo by John David Fields
The National Weather Service in Lubbock is predicting additional rainfall is expected to continue throughout the area for the next week bringing further relief to the region’s improving drought conditions but also the risk for additional flooding.
The rainfall in May and so far in June has boosted Lake Alan Henry rising from 70 percent to more than 90 percent full. White River Lake is also boosting…