Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:28PM MDT until June 12 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 928 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding may continue due to runoff.
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...
Carlsbad, Artesia, Brantley Lake State Park, Avalon, Seven Rivers
Airport, Carlsbad North, Whites City, Carlsbad Caverns National
Park, Lincoln National Forest, Living Desert State Park, Lake
Avalon, Cavern City Air Terminal, Lakewood, Dayton and Atoka.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Eddy, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov