Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 16:21

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:21PM CDT until July 16 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 621 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, 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