Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 4:45AM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 2:45am
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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 flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of
creeks and rivers are possible.
* 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. 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.
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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