Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 5:16PM CDT until July 20 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT /416 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall
rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch 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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Culberson and West Central Reeves
Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Culberson, TX; Reeves, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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