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Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 6:31AM CDT until October 15 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning · Terrell, TX. Severe; likely; urgency: immediate.

Bulletin issued
15 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC
First saved by us
15 October 2026 at 10:13 UTC
Last included in a daily record
15 October 2026

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Source classification
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Issuer / area
NWS Midland/Odessa TX · Terrell, TX
Certainty / urgency
Likely / Immediate
Message expiry (not hazard end)
15 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC
Forecast onset / end
15 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC / 15 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC

Archived official description

At 631 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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... Dryden, Sanderson and Terrell County Airport. Although the heaviest rainfall has largely ended, some roads and low-lying areas may still be experiencing flooding. Continue to take precautions!

Instructions in this archived message

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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    Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 5:07AM CDT until October 15 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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    Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 6:31AM CDT until October 15 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

    Source updated
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    15 October 2026 at 10:07 UTC

    After

    15 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC

    Effective from
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    15 October 2026 at 10:07 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC

    Forecast onset
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    15 October 2026 at 10:07 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC

    Message type
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    Update

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    Official description
    Before

    FFWMAF The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Terrell County in southwestern Texas... * Until 800 AM CDT. * At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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... Dryden, Sanderson and Terrell County Airport.

    After

    At 631 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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... Dryden, Sanderson and Terrell County Airport. Although the heaviest rainfall has largely ended, some roads and low-lying areas may still be experiencing flooding. Continue to take precautions!

    Official instructions
    Before

    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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer …

    After

    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 …

    External source link
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    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b877df3219fa3f88c3f91c21d9b9b30c3bbc115c.001.1

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    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9af43ad85ab500cd3c37e030b2af66ccb17ab482.001.1

    Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 11:31 UTC

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First saved record · 15 October 2026 at 10:13 UTC
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    Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 10:07 UTC

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