Flash Flood Warning Issued for Borden and Dawson Counties in Western Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Borden and Dawson counties until 11:30 PM CST as heavy rain triggers flooding concerns.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of western Texas. The alert was issued at 8:26 PM CST and remains in effect through late Friday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in western Texas:
- Northern Borden County
- Eastern Dawson County
Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Lamesa, Gail, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Los Ybanez, Key, Hancock, Arvana, Sparenberg, Tenmile, Punkin Center, and Klondike.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
- Exercise night caution: Be especially careful at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Avoid low-lying areas: Stay away from small creeks, streams, and underpasses.
Expected Conditions
At 8:26 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region. According to the National Weather Service, between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 8:26 PM CST on February 13, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 11:30 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice