Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:16PM CDT until July 16 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 616 PM CDT, the public reported flash flooding on multiple streets
in Midland, including Wadley Street and North Midland Drive. Between
0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Public reported.
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...
Midland, Odessa, Greenwood, Midland International Air and Space
Port, West Odessa, Warfield, Skywest Airport, Odessa Schlemeyer
Field, Cotton Flat, Pleasant Farms and Penwell.
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:
Ector, TX; Midland, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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