Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 5 at 6:04PM CDT until June 5 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 4:04pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 604 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area. Runoff from storms is expected to
maintain flash flood conditions. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
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...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Jeff Davis County.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Jeff Davis, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: