Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 23 at 6:54PM CDT until May 23 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen. 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: