Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:31PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 8:31pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
FFWMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Mitchell County in western Texas...
South Central Scurry County in western Texas...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1031 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in portions of the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
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...
Colorado City, Loraine, Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado
City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City Airport,
Westbrook, Buford and Dunn.
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:
Mitchell, TX; Scurry, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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