Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 19:06

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:06PM CDT until July 18 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 906 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding on multiple roads across the warned area. Between 3 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but little additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain 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