Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 14 at 1:51PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 14, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Texas, including the
following areas, in southwest Texas, Central Brewster, Chinati
Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains
Foothills, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Pecos, Presidio
Valley and Terrell. In western Texas, Crane, Reagan, Reeves County
Plains, Upton and Ward.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in significant flooding of
rivers, creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving upper level system will interact with abundant
moisture to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms
capable of producing heavy rainfall over the Watch area through
early Thursday evening. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
inches with very localized totals of 6 to 8 inches will be
possible early Thursday evening. Excessive runoff from heavy rain
may result in areas of flash flooding over the southern Permian
Basin, the Trans Pecos, Davis Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Big
Bend region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Terrell; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills; Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin; Presidio Valley; Lower Brewster County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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