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Flash Flood Warning 176, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this flash flood warning at Aug 14, 2026, 7:03 PM CDT for Brewster County, Pecos County, Texas. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 14, 2026, 7:03 PM CDT (00:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 14, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Brewster County, TX, Pecos County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 211 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 211 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2210 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2471 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
991
WGUS54 KMAF 150003
FFWMAF
TXC043-371-150300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FF.W.0176.260815T0003Z-260815T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
703 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
Southwestern Pecos County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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...
Marathon, Sierra Madera, Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area
and Elephant Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3011 10361 3030 10331 3053 10314 3078 10296
3066 10271 3038 10295 3000 10323 2994 10344
2999 10353
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
953 follow-up statements
133
WGUS74 KMAF 150049
FFSMAF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
749 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXC043-371-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0176.000000T0000Z-260815T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brewster TX-Pecos TX-
749 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR NORTHWESTERN BREWSTER AND SOUTHWESTERN PECOS COUNTIES...
At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marathon, Sierra Madera, Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area
and Elephant Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3011 10361 3030 10331 3053 10314 3078 10296
3066 10271 3038 10295 3000 10323 2994 10344
2999 10353
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
95575
WGUS74 KMAF 150200
FFSMAF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
900 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXC043-371-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0176.000000T0000Z-260815T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brewster TX-Pecos TX-
900 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR NORTHWESTERN BREWSTER AND SOUTHWESTERN PECOS COUNTIES...
At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 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.
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...
Marathon, Sierra Madera, Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area
and Elephant Mountain.
Although most of the heaviest rainfall has ended, some roads and
low-lying areas may still be experiencing flooding. Continue to use
caution!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3011 10361 3030 10331 3053 10314 3078 10296
3066 10271 3038 10295 3000 10323 2994 10344
2999 10353
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
95435
WGUS74 KMAF 150226
FFSMAF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
926 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXC043-371-150300-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0176.000000T0000Z-260815T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brewster TX-Pecos TX-
926 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR NORTHWESTERN BREWSTER AND SOUTHWESTERN PECOS COUNTIES...
At 926 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marathon, Sierra Madera, Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area
and Elephant Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3011 10361 3030 10331 3053 10314 3078 10296
3066 10271 3038 10295 3000 10323 2994 10344
2999 10353
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
95What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 14, 6:47 PM CDT, 16 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 644 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
- Isolated to scattered storms develop each afternoon over western portions of the region through Sunday. Some storms may produce strong winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding.
- Temperatures remain above normal through the weekend and into next week. Some locations will be near or above 100 degrees.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 14, 6:47 PM CDT, 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 647 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 644 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026 - Isolated to scattered storms develop each afternoon over western portions of the region through Sunday. Some storms may produce strong winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding. - Temperatures remain above normal through the weekend and into next week. Some locations will be near or above 100 degrees. && .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Saturday night) Issued at 155 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026 WV imagery this afternoon shows the upper ridge centered over the southeastern CONUS, deflecting warmer conditions away from West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. As such, highs this afternoon should average only 7-9 F above climatology. Upslope flow will work in tandem w/instability and abundant moisture out west to produce afternoon convection, mainly along and west of the Pecos. Tonight, unfortunately, unseasonably warm minimums continue, mainly due to a LLJ approaching 35 kts, and plenty of mid/high cloud. Lows should average ~ 6-8 F above normal. Most convection should diminish during the evening after peak heating concludes. Saturday, thicknesses come down a bit as an upper trough moves west through Chihuahua, grazing the Big Bend Area. This may shave a degree or so off of today's highs. Unfortunately, these troughs aren't known to be great rainmakers. Instead, upslope flow will once again result in an afternoon of convection, mainly along and west of the Pecos. Saturday night looks like a repeat of tonight, only maybe a degree or so cooler to less cloud cover. Convection should likewise diminish during the evening.&& .LONG TERM... (Sunday through Thursday) Issued at 155 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026 Sunday and Monday will be very similar to the last few days with highs in the 90s to around 100F for most and isolated storms over the higher terrain. Heading into the middle of the coming week, the ridge that has been meandering across the US will flatten out over the southeastern US and the Gulf. This will not change temperatures much as highs will remain above normal in the upper 90s to low 100s for most. It will dry the region out and push rain chances to below 5% each day. Continued southerly/southeasterly flow persists and that may lead to a storm or two developing in the vicinity of any of the mountainous zones in the area. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s can be expected each night through the extended. -Stickney && .LONG TERM... (Sunday through Thursday) Issued at 155 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026 Sunday and Monday will be very similar to the last few days with highs in the 90s to around 100F for most and isolated storms over the higher terrain. Heading into the middle of the coming week, the ridge that has been meandering across the US will flatten out over the southeastern US and the Gulf. This will not change temperatures much as highs will remain above normal in the upper 90s to low 100s for most. It will dry the region out and push rain chances to below 5% each day. Continued southerly/southeasterly flow persists and that may lead to a storm or two developing in the vicinity of any of the mountainous zones in the area. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s can be expected each night through the extended. -Stickney && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 644 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026 Scattered SHRA/TS has formed across the western Permian Basin, Big Bend, and southeastern New Mexico this afternoon. Most TAF sites are being affected with erratic changes in wind direction and speed and will continue to have this threat through 02-03Z before activity diminishes. No more convection is expected until at least after 18Z Saturday. Hennig && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 74 100 74 100 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 73 100 73 98 / 10 10 10 0 Dryden 75 99 75 99 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 73 97 73 96 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 68 91 68 89 / 10 30 10 10 Hobbs 71 98 70 97 / 10 0 10 0 Marfa 63 90 62 89 / 10 20 10 30 Midland Intl Airport 74 98 74 97 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 75 98 74 97 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 75 100 74 98 / 0 0 0 0 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. NM...None. && SHORT TERM...99 LONG TERM....93 AVIATION...10
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 14, 3:08 PM CDT, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
308 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXZ075-142045-
Pecos TX-
308 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL PECOS COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM CDT...
At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles south of Fort Stockton, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sierra Madera.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3055 10284 3052 10310 3076 10322 3087 10302
3079 10280
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 170DEG 20KT 3063 10296
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
95Special weather statement, Aug 14, 3:19 PM CDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
319 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXZ075-274-278-142100-
Pecos TX-Reeves County Plains TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
319 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL PECOS...NORTH
CENTRAL BREWSTER...SOUTH CENTRAL REEVES AND EAST CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS
COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM CDT...
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northeast of Alpine, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Pecos,
north central Brewster, south central Reeves and east central Jeff
Davis Counties.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 223 and 235.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3049 10323 3046 10344 3095 10359 3100 10328
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 161DEG 8KT 3054 10336
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
95Special weather statement, Aug 14, 3:20 PM CDT, 3 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXZ075-278-142100-
Pecos TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
320 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PECOS...NORTH
CENTRAL BREWSTER AND EASTERN JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM
CDT...
At 319 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northeast of Alpine, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Pecos,
north central Brewster and eastern Jeff Davis Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3046 10323 3044 10348 3058 10356 3072 10339
3060 10317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 161DEG 8KT 3054 10336
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
95Special weather statement, Aug 14, 3:37 PM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
337 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXZ274-277-278-142115-
Reeves County Plains TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
Davis Mountains TX-
337 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN REEVES AND
NORTHEASTERN JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Balmorhea Lake, or 24 miles northeast of Fort Davis, moving northeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Balmorhea, Balmorhea Lake, Saragosa, Balmorhea State Park, Star
Mountain, Toyahvale, and Buffalo Trail Scout Camp.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 198 and 216.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3081 10357 3073 10399 3082 10408 3106 10387
3106 10360
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 205DEG 13KT 3090 10370
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
95Special weather statement, Aug 14, 5:25 PM CDT, 1 hour 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
525 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXZ075-274-142300-
Pecos TX-Reeves County Plains TX-
525 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN PECOS AND EAST
CENTRAL REEVES COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...
At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southwest of Grandfalls, or 25 miles southeast of Pecos, moving
northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Coyanosa and B F Goodrich Testing Track.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3128 10299 3106 10318 3111 10342 3132 10339
3137 10319
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 118DEG 13KT 3121 10314
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
95Special weather statement, Aug 14, 6:48 PM CDT, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
648 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
TXZ277-279-150030-
Central Brewster County TX-Davis Mountains TX-
648 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY
THROUGH 730 PM CDT...
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Marathon, or 27 miles southeast of Alpine. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2999 10327 3000 10348 3016 10353 3023 10337
3018 10319
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 341DEG 3KT 3004 10338
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
95The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 7:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Brewster | 41 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.