Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 1 at 2:32PM MDT until May 1 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 232 PM MDT /332 PM CDT/, gauge reports indicated that heavy rain
was falling across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
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 Caverns National Park and Whites City.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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; Culberson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov