Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 20 at 2:01PM CDT until May 20 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 201 PM CDT, an NWS employee reported flash flooding at the
intersection of U.S. Highway 87 and north 17th Street in Lamesa.
Doppler radar continued to indicate showers and thunderstorms
developing and producing heavy rain across much of the warned area.
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen with additional heavy
rainfall possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...NWS Employee 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...
Lamesa, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Lenorah, Los Ybanez, Patricia,
Klondike, Tenmile, Sparenberg, Tarzan, McKenzie Lake, Punkin Center
and Loop.
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:
Andrews, TX; Dawson, TX; Gaines, TX; Martin, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: