Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 3:55AM MDT until September 25 at 5:30AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:55am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 355 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.
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...
Artesia, Hope, Seven Rivers Airport, Brantley Lake State Park,
Dayton, Lakewood, Atoka and Artesia Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Area Description:
Eddy, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov