Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 11:47AM MDT until September 24 at 12:45PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1147 AM MDT, the public reported water flowing over roadways
leading to road closures. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen near Carlsbad and upstream in Dark Canyon Draw. Water from
Dark Canyon Draw will continue flowing towards Carlsbad. Although
rainfall has ended, flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Public 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, Carlsbad North, Avalon, Whites City, Cavern City Air
Terminal, Living Desert State Park, Otis and Lake Avalon.
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.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Eddy, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov