New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 06/30/2026 18:17

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued June 30 at 7:17PM MDT until June 30 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 717 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Monument and Oil Center.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Lea, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX