Every time I hear about flash flood warnings http://www.kcbd.com/story/28975489/extensive-flooding-reported-across-south-plains from the National Weather Service http://www.weather.gov/ for Lubbock or the surrounding areas, I am amazed. But, it makes sense on a different level. http://www.kcbd.com/story/28979787/traffic-alert-road-closures-detours-across-south-plains
This is a semi-arid area of the world, and the city planners have not planned and never do plan even in this modern age, for torrential rains that overwhelm the "drainage" system in Lubbock. There is not a drainage system in Lubbock. There are a very few underground "drains." There are some pump/drains in the south central part of the city, that were developed after some catastrophic flooding. I cannot find the reference on line.
For my money, Lubbock has no drainage system, and no flood prevention program. And, although this seems not to be an issue, I think it is. When it floods in Lubbock it is catastrophic. It may dissipate quickly, but for those affected, it is a major problem: It may be a matter of being stranded on road, or having your house flooded, but it is a problem. And for main stream Lubbock, this does not seem to be an issue.
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