Flash Flood Warning Issued for Jeff Davis and Reeves Counties, TX
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NWS Midland/Odessa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Jeff Davis County and southwestern Reeves County in Texas until 10:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Texas
- Issued
- September 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. Effective from August 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM CDT until August 31, 2026 at 10:45 PM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas and southwestern Reeves County in southwestern Texas. Specific locations include Toyah, Balmorhea, Balmorhea State Park, Balmorhea Lake, Saragosa, Toyahvale and Star Mountain.
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 7:50 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:50 PM CDT to 10:45 PM CDT on August 31, 2026.
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