Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 11:43AM CDT until October 30 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 1143 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
that rain continues across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches
of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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,
Colorado City Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir, Lake Colorado City,
Lake Colorado City State Park, Champion Creek Reservoir, Sand
Springs, Luther, Inadale, Fluvanna, Lomax, Westbrook, Cuthbert, Ira
and Vincent.
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.
- This month
- 1829th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days