Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 28 at 5:25PM MDT until October 28 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 28, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
October 28, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
FFWMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...
Northern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 830 PM MDT /930 PM CDT/.
* At 525 PM MDT /625 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 to 1.5
inches have likely fallen in the past hour. 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, highways,
streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Portions of U.S. 62 180, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Lincoln
National Forest and Queen.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
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; Culberson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov