Texas Flash Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/23/2026 15:31

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued May 23 at 5:31PM CDT until May 23 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 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... Midkiff and Skywest Airport.
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. 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: 
Midland, TX; Upton, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX