Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 5:18PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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...
Panther Junction, Chisos Basin, Big Bend National Park, Castolon,
Terlingua Ranch Airport and Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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:
Brewster, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov