Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 6 at 1:22AM CDT until June 6 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 11:22pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but
no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Big Spring, Colorado City, Coahoma, Loraine, Forsan, Lake Colorado
City State Park, Lake Colorado City, Champion Creek Reservoir, Sand
Springs, Westbrook and Big Spring Country Club.
Although the heaviest rainfall has shifted northward, some roads and
low-lying areas may still be experiencing flooding. Continue to use
caution!
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Howard, TX; Mitchell, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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