Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:07PM CDT until August 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to
0.75 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches
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...
McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountains State Park and Black
Mountain.
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:
Jeff Davis, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov