Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 16:23

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 623 PM CDT, the public reported flash flooding in Monahans. Between 1 and 2 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... Monahans, Thorntonville, Pyote, Wickett, Roy Hurd Memorial Airport and Monahans Sandhills State Park.
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: 
Crane, TX; Ector, TX; Loving, TX; Reeves, TX; Ward, TX; Winkler, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX