Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 2:33PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
counties, Borden, Dawson, Ector, Glasscock, Howard, Martin,
Midland, Mitchell and Scurry.
* WHEN...Through early Friday 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 anmuch ofd
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An upper level low pressure system will slowly move into West
Texas through late this week and will interact with abundant
moisture to bring increasing coverage of showers and
thunderstorms to much of the Permian Basin Thursday and Friday.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with localized
amounts in excess of 4 inches will be possible through late this
week. Heavy rainfall may result in areas of flash flooding.
- 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:
Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Ector; Midland; Glasscock
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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