Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 17 at 9:48PM CST until November 18 at 1:15AM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 17, 2024 - 7:48pm
Expires:
November 17, 2024 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 948 PM CST, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Stalled vehicles have been reported on
Highway 180 in Gaines County.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Seminole, Seagraves, Gaines County Airport, Seagraves Airport,
Gaines County Park and Loop.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Gaines, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX