Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:12PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
FFWMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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: