Flash Flood Warning for Central Pecos County, TX (Sep 26, 2026)
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NWS Midland/Odessa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Pecos County until 5:15 PM CDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Pecos County, TX
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. Effective from September 26 at 2:08 PM CDT until September 26 at 5:15 PM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Pecos County in southwestern Texas. Mainly rural areas of Central Pecos County.
What You Should Do
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. 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.
Expected Conditions
At 2:08 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 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.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 26 at 2:08 PM CDT until September 26 at 5:15 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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