Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 12:56PM CDT until July 14 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 14, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 1256 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated showers and a few
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across portions of the warned
area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have likely fallen across
much of the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, Chisos Basin, Persimmon
Gap, Study Butte, Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch Lodge and Terlingua
Ranch Airport.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Brewster, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: