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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

551 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026



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Jeff Davis TX-Reeves TX-

551 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT THIS

EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFF DAVIS AND SOUTHWESTERN REEVES

COUNTIES...



At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy

rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have

fallen. 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...

  Balmorhea, Balmorhea State Park, Balmorhea Lake, Saragosa,

  Toyahvale, Buffalo Trail Scout Camp and Star Mountain.



Although the heaviest rainfall has ended, some roads and low-lying

areas may still be experiencing flooding. Continue to use caution on

the roads!



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.

Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a

matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.



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.



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LAT...LON 3110 10410 3114 10410 3125 10401 3116 10374

      3106 10355 3081 10357 3071 10375 3073 10396

      3088 10413 3106 10418 3109 10414



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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