Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 5 at 3:15PM CDT until June 5 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 315 PM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported water over the
roadway on US Highway 80 West and County Road A in Dawson County.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing
and is expected to continue.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Trained spotters.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Dawson County.
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:
Dawson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: