Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 7:01AM MDT until September 24 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:01am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 701 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding due to runoff may continue.
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, Loving, Carlsbad North, Avalon, Brantley Lake State Park,
Malaga, Seven Rivers Airport, Lake Avalon, Living Desert State
Park, Otis, Cavern City Air Terminal, Lakewood, Dayton, Lea County
Zip Franklin Memorial Airport, Loco Hills 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