Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 30 at 11:26AM MDT until May 1 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following
areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of
Eddy County, Northern Lea and Southern Lea and Texas, including
the following areas, Andrews, Crane, Davis Mountains, Davis
Mountains Foothills, Dawson, Eastern Culberson, Ector, Gaines,
Glasscock, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and
Delaware Mountains, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reagan, Reeves
County Plains, Terrell, Upton, Ward and Winkler.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Be especially careful if
driving after dark, as flooded roadways may be difficult to see.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall may occur tonight into Friday afternoon, with
between 1 to 2 inches of rain possible for portions of the
area.
- 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:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Martin; Loving; Winkler; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Ward; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Terrell; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov