Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:28PM CDT until July 18 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 828 PM CDT, a trained weather spotter reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain at FM829 and CR800, which were reported to be
completely underwater. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lenorah, Tarzan and Knott.
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; Howard, TX; Martin, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: