Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 23 at 5:39PM CDT until May 23 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Andrews County in western Texas...
Northeastern Ector County in western Texas...
Southwestern Martin County in western Texas...
Northwestern Midland County in western Texas...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 539 PM 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.
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, Midland
Airpark, Warfield and Cotton Flat.
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:
Andrews, TX; Ector, TX; Martin, TX; Midland, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: