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Flash Flood Warning 73, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this flash flood warning at Jun 5, 2026, 4:15 AM CDT for Pecos County, Texas. It was in force for 3 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2026, 4:15 AM CDT (09:15 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 5, 2026, 7:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Pecos County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:16 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 5:05 AM CDT | FLASH FLOOD | Fort Stockton, TX | Report of low water crossings in Fort Stockton reaching near 2.5 feet. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 50 minutes after it went out.
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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 107 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
- 1206 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -28 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1580 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
109
WGUS54 KMAF 050915
FFWMAF
TXC371-051215-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FF.W.0073.260605T0915Z-260605T1215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
415 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Pecos County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 415 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Fort Stockton, Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport, Firestone Test
Track, Girvin and Bakersfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 10239 3087 10226 3080 10313 3102 10314
3116 10309 3119 10245 3115 10242 3112 10243
3109 10241
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
112 follow-up statements
997
WGUS74 KMAF 051015
FFSMAF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
515 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
TXC371-051215-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0073.000000T0000Z-260605T1215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pecos TX-
515 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL PECOS COUNTY...
At 515 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Fort Stockton, Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport, Firestone Test
Track, Girvin and Bakersfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 10239 3087 10226 3080 10313 3102 10314
3116 10309 3119 10245 3115 10242 3112 10243
3109 10241
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
95261
WGUS74 KMAF 051209
FFSMAF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
709 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
TXC371-051219-
/O.EXP.KMAF.FF.W.0073.000000T0000Z-260605T1215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pecos TX-
709 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 715 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR
NORTH CENTRAL PECOS COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 10239 3087 10226 3080 10313 3102 10314
3116 10309 3119 10245 3115 10242 3112 10243
3109 10241
$$
93What 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 Jun 5, 3:31 AM CDT, 44 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 324 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
- Heavy rainfall in showers/storms across the area today and Saturday will likely result in localized flash flooding across urban and low-lying areas.
- A warmer and drier weather pattern settles over the region on Sunday.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 5, 3:31 AM CDT, 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 331 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 324 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026 - Heavy rainfall in showers/storms across the area today and Saturday will likely result in localized flash flooding across urban and low-lying areas. - A warmer and drier weather pattern settles over the region on Sunday. && .SHORT TERM... (Today through Saturday afternoon) Issued at 324 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026 A few showers/storms are ongoing over the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos as an upper level low makes its approach from the southwest out of Mexico. Most of this activity looks to largely diminish by sunrise. Lift from a series of shortwave impulses, followed by the main upper-low system, will combine with daytime heating to trigger isolated to scattered showers/storms later this afternoon. Rain chances during the afternoon range from 20-50% across our region, with the best (40-50%) odds overlaying areas west of the Pecos River and the higher terrain in west Texas. Given plentiful moisture streaming in aloft, surface dewpoints in upper 50s to 60s, and the fact that many parts of our region have already seen bouts of heavy rainfall, localized flash flooding remains a primary concern Friday afternoon. Aside from occasionally heavy rainfall, a couple of storms may still produce gusty winds and small hail. Friday evening and into the overnight hours, rain chances gradually taper down west to east, as the upper level low progresses northeast over west Texas. By Saturday afternoon, the upper low is progged to be situated near the Texas Panhandle, while a surface trough extends north-south over the Great Plains. The trough will serve as a focal point for more shower/storm development Saturday afternoon, as 20-50% rain chances spread over the Permian Basin and the Lower Trans Pecos. Again, flash flooding due to locally heavy rainfall will be our primary concern with storms Saturday afternoon and evening; however, a few storms may also pose a threat for large hail and severe wind gusts over the eastern Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos. Aside from rainfall, lower heights and cloud coverage shall moderate temperatures during the Short Term period. Highs Friday are expected to top out in the upper 70s within the higher terrain, with 80s for almost everyone else. Temperatures Friday night generally cool into the 60s, then warm into the 80s for most again Saturday. Our warmest spots will be near and along the river valleys, with highs reaching the 90s. && .LONG TERM... (Saturday night through Thursday) Issued at 324 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026 Much warmer and drier conditions take shape beginning on Sunday lasting through the middle of next week. The upper-level low bringing rain/storms through Saturday will lift northeast by Sunday morning. As a result, upper-level ridging builds over west Texas and southeast New Mexico bringing downslope winds. High temperatures shoot back into in the mid 90s to lower 100s for most locations from Sunday through at least the middle of next week. These temperatures are typical for early June. Lows each night remain similar ranging from the 60s to lower 70s regionwide. The next notable rain/storm chances (10-20%) return on Wednesday across the Davis Mountains. This is thanks to an upper-level storm system developing across the western CONUS. Cluster analysis is in agreement with this upper-level system approaching from the west by Wednesday through Friday timeframe which may bring further rain/storm chances to some parts of the region. Various solutions amongst model guidance becomes prevalent late next week on the positioning, strength, and track of the system. Therefore, the extent of these chances remain unclear at this time. Lamberson && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1218 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026 VFR conditions prevail at most sites through the overnight hours. A few isolated showers/storms are ongoing south of the Pecos River, potentially causing brief periods of localized reduced visibility and ceilings. Most of this activity should dissipate by sunrise. An upper level low approaches our area Friday afternoon, allowing for scattered showers/storms to develop areawide. Thus, PROB30s have been included at most sites. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 86 65 85 67 / 30 50 50 20 Carlsbad 88 64 90 65 / 20 30 10 0 Dryden 86 67 90 69 / 30 40 10 0 Fort Stockton 86 63 89 67 / 50 40 10 0 Guadalupe Pass 78 61 81 64 / 50 30 10 0 Hobbs 85 61 85 62 / 20 30 10 10 Marfa 79 53 84 55 / 50 20 10 0 Midland Intl Airport 84 64 85 67 / 30 50 20 10 Odessa 84 64 85 67 / 30 50 10 10 Wink 87 64 88 67 / 40 30 0 0 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. NM...None. && SHORT TERM...95 LONG TERM....11 AVIATION...95
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 5, 2:04 AM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
204 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
TXZ045-050745-
Gaines TX-
204 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL GAINES COUNTY THROUGH
245 AM CDT...
At 204 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Gaines County Airport, or 8 miles southwest of
Seminole, moving northeast at 25 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...
Seminole, Gaines County Airport, Paynes Corner, and Gaines County
Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3285 10249 3264 10250 3252 10284 3265 10296
3289 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 0704Z 235DEG 23KT 3267 10279
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 7:47 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Gaines | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 2:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Gaines | 41 min |
| Jun 5, 4:54 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 12:52 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 1:52 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Borden | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 1:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Dawson | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 2:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos, Reeves, Ward | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 2:23 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 3:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Pecos | 32 min |
| Jun 5, 4:27 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Jeff Davis | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 5:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Dawson, Gaines | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 5:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 5:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Jeff Davis | 29 min |
| Jun 5, 5:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Scurry | 33 min |
| Jun 5, 6:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Borden, Howard | 3 hr |
| Jun 5, 6:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos | 3 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.