Canyon Police Department

10/07/2026

What a fun night we had at the National Night Out! Lots of local first responders made it out with well over 100 kids in attendance! Be sure to check it out next year if you missed out.

10/06/2026

We hope you will join us tonight at 5:00pm at Kylie Hiner Memorial Playground. There will be lots of local first responders out there with fun things for the kids to do! Water balloon fight will be at about 7:00pm when we are wrapping things up.

09/30/2026

**Roadway Condition Update**

Water runoff through most of the city is working well but there are some areas to be aware of this morning. If you cannot tell how deep water is consider an alternative route. This is the time to slow things down. We have a tendency to have a lot of crashes in these conditions usually around unsafe speeds. Either give yourself extra time or just be late wherever you are going. Feel free to comment locations we can check on or keep an eye on.

4th ave in about the 2800 block and 3000 block has quite a bit of standing water on the road. TxDoT is currently providing some traffic control in this area.

We still have road closures at Hunsley Hills Blvd crossing and at SE park.

I-27 has standing water under some of the bridges, visibility is low in certain spots, and it is very difficult seeing roadway markings.

09/30/2026

Be aware of flooding in Randall County!

UPDATE 9/30 7:33 AM: The Flash Flood Warning for Central Potter and Northwestern Randall Counties have been replaced with a Flood Warning.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect until 1:00 AM Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning across portions of the Texas Panhandle, including Potter and Randall Counties.

Heavy rainfall is creating the potential for dangerous flash flooding across the area.

Do not drive through flooded roadways! If you encounter water over a roadway, turn around and find another route. Never attempt to walk or drive through floodwaters.

Be especially cautious in low-lying and flood-prone areas, and continue monitoring weather conditions and official alerts.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

09/30/2026

‼️UPDATE 11:05 PM
All active Tornado Warnings have expired for Randall and Potter counties.

However, the severe weather threat is not over. Additional storms and heavy rainfall are expected to continue through the evening and into the early morning hours.

Residents should remain weather-aware and continue monitoring official alerts. Be prepared if additional warnings are issued.

Flooding remains a concern, with water covering some area roadways. Avoid unnecessary travel, use caution if you must be on the road and never drive through a flooded roadway.

‼️UPDATE 10:10 PM (EXPIRED)
The National Weather Service has reissued a Tornado Warning for the Amarillo area until 11 p.m.

Warned area currently includes the southeast portion of Potter County.

‼️UPDATE 9:25 (EXPIRED)
NEW TORNADO WARNING – AMARILLO AREA

The National Weather Service has issued a new Tornado Warning for the Amarillo area.

The warned storm is moving from northwest Canyon toward southwest/south Amarillo.

If you are in the warned area, TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

Conditions are changing quickly. Do not wait to see or hear a tornado before taking action.

‼️UPDATE 8:34 PM (EXPIRED)
The US National Weather Service Amarillo Texas continues a Tornado Warning for portions of northeastern Randall and southeastern Potter counties. The threat remains radar indicated.

The National Weather Service has also issued a new Tornado Warning for a storm east of Hereford moving toward Randall County. Canyon is included within the warning area.

‼️UPDATE 8:27PM (EXPIRED)
A new TORNADO WARNING has been issued affecting additional portions of the Amarillo area. Outdoor warning sirens are being activated in central and west Amarillo.

‼️UPDATE 8:00PM (EXPIRED)
TORNADO WARNING in the Amarillo & Canyon Area

The US National Weather Service Amarillo Texas has indicated a potential tornado by radar in the Amarillo-area storm system.

Outdoor warning sirens are being activated in affected areas, including portions of Amarillo, Randall County and the Canyon area.

If you are in a warned area, take shelter immediately. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

THIS IS CURRENTLY A RADAR INDICATED THREAT, but please do not wait to see or hear a tornado before taking action.

Continue monitoring official weather alerts and the National Weather Service for the latest information.

09/30/2026

New warning issued

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Sept. 29th, 2026 @ 7:56 PM: Tornado Warning including Canyon TX and Cleta TX until 8:30 PM CDT

09/30/2026

Update 7:45pm: Sirens have been turned off. Per FD spotters, the storm in question is moving across I-27.

Tornado Warning has been issued. Please see below.

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Sept. 29th, 2026 @ 7:30 PM: Tornado Warning including Canyon TX, Ogg TX and Cleta TX until 8:00 PM CDT.

09/29/2026

Join the Canyon Police Department in welcoming Officer Lane Stryker! Officer Stryker is a graduate of Randall County Sheriff's 2nd Law Enforcement Academy, graduating in July 2026. During this time, he continued to work as a Corrections Officer for the Randall County Sheriff's Office.

Welcome to Canyon, Officer Stryker!

09/28/2026

Please take a few moments and read this post. The City of Canyon, TX will be providing a lot of information for the upcoming storm in the upcoming days. Please do not let this potential rainfall catch you off-guard and be sure to plan ahead. Preparations by the City of Canyon are already underway. We will be sharing this same information for you all here. You should also consider following the City of Canyon, TX page for up-to-date information and advisories.

The US National Weather Service Amarillo Texas is monitoring the potential for multiple rounds of heavy rainfall across the Texas Panhandle Tuesday into Wednesday.

While the forecast continues to develop, now is a good time to prepare for the possibility of localized flooding and hazardous travel conditions.

If flooding occurs:

• AVOID low-lying or flood-prone areas.
• NEVER walk or drive through floodwater. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
• NEVER drive around barricades or enter a closed roadway.
• AVOID streams, creeks and drainage areas, where water can rise quickly.

The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and coordinating with local and regional partners as needed.

Know who to call: If you experience a non-emergency situation requiring police assistance, call 806-378-3038. Please reserve 911 for emergencies requiring immediate assistance. Keeping 911 lines available helps emergency responders quickly assist those who need them most.

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09/28/2026

**Update to School Zones on 8th St**

With the sidewalk construction project completed on 8th St, we want to make you aware that schools zones on 8th St have been extended all the way from 4th Ave to just shy of 12th Ave. There is no longer a break in the school zone between the Intermediate and Junior High Schools. These school zones are active from 7:45am to 4:15pm on school days and this is as 20 mph zone.