Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 12:48AM MDT until September 30 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 1248 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have
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...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...
Hobbs, Carlsbad, Lovington, Loving, Malaga, Carlsbad North, Avalon,
Maljamar, Whites City, Monument, Humble City, Carlsbad Caverns
National Park, Halfway, Otis, Lake Avalon, Cavern City Air
Terminal, Living Desert State Park, Lea County Regional Airport and
Industrial Airpark.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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; Lea, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov