Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 6:31AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:31am
Expires:
July 16, 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, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector,
Glasscock, Howard, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Reagan, Reeves County
Plains, Scurry, Upton and Ward.
* WHEN...Through 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 and 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; 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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