Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 1:51PM CDT until September 19 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
FFWMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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...
Buffalo Trail Scout Camp, Star Mountain and Black Mountain.
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:
Jeff Davis, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov