Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Jeff Davis County, TX
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southeastern Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas until 6:30 PM CDT on June 1.
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This notice was issued by NOAA on July 6, 2026 and geographically references Jeff Davis County, Texas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX. The alert is effective from 3:25 PM CDT on June 1, 2026, until 6:30 PM CDT on June 1, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas, including areas near State Highway 17 and Star Mountain.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have quickly fallen with these slow moving storms. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
The alert was sent and became effective at 3:25 PM CDT on June 1, 2026, and expires at 6:30 PM CDT on June 1, 2026.
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