Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 9:44AM CDT until September 25 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 7:44am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 944 AM CDT, Seminole Fire Department reported a vehicle stuck in
water near US Hwy 180 and SE 7th street. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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...
Seminole, Seagraves, Gaines County Airport, Seagraves Airport,
Paynes Corner, Gaines County Park, Higginbotham and Loop.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Gaines, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov