Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 14:47

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:47PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
FFWMAF The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Andrews County in western Texas... Northeastern Ector County in western Texas... Southwestern Martin County in western Texas... Northwestern Midland County in western Texas... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. 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... Gardendale, Midland, Midland Airpark and Courtney.
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: 
Andrews, TX; Ector, TX; Martin, TX; Midland, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX