Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 3:16AM CDT until October 30 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Ector County in western Texas...
Northwestern Midland County in western Texas...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 316 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. Use caution driving this morning, especially in roads
prone to poor drainage flooding.
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...
Midland, Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, West
Odessa, Warfield, Odessa Schlemeyer Field, Midland Airpark and
Cotton Flat.
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.
- This month
- 1840th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days