Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:08PM CDT until July 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
FFWMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in
1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible
in 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...
McDonald Observatory, Buffalo Trail Scout Camp, Black Mountain and
Star Mountain.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Jeff Davis, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: