Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 12:38AM CDT until October 15 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 1238 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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...
Big Spring, Snyder, Colorado City, Coahoma, Loraine, Forsan, Lake
Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City
Airport, Champion Creek Reservoir, Sand Springs, Inadale,
Westbrook, Cuthbert, Buford, Ira, Dunn, Knapp and Winston Field.
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:
Glasscock, TX; Howard, TX; Mitchell, TX; Scurry, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov