Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 1 at 1:17PM CDT until May 1 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 117 PM CDT, gauge reports indicated that heavy rain was falling
across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but little additional
rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges 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...
Big Lake, McCamey, Rankin, Reagan County Airport, Best, Stiles,
Upton County Airport and King Mountain.
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.
Area Description:
Reagan, TX; Upton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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