Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 4:43AM CDT until October 14 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 443 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. 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...
Alpine, Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport and Paisano Pass.
Although the heaviest rainfall has largely shifted out of the warned
area, some roads and low-lying zones may still be experiencing
flooding. Continue to take precautions!
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:
Brewster, TX; Presidio, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov