Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 3:21PM CDT until May 26 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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...
Snyder, Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake
Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Champion Creek
Reservoir, Inadale, J B Thomas Reservoir, Fluvanna, Westbrook,
Buford, Dunn, Cuthbert, Ira, Winston Field, Hermleigh, Knapp and
Randalls Corner.
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:
Mitchell, TX; Scurry, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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