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Flash Flood Warning 96, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this flash flood warning at Jun 12, 2026, 6:14 PM CDT for Brewster 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
- Jun 12, 2026, 6:14 PM CDT (23:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 12, 2026, 9:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Brewster County, TX
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
Del Rio, TX (KDRT), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 234 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
- 1392 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -63 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 621 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 5 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS54 KMAF 122314
FFWMAF
TXC043-130215-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FF.W.0096.260612T2314Z-260613T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
614 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. 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...
Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
&&
LAT...LON 2941 10312 2926 10306 2920 10310 2916 10318
2916 10328 2919 10339 2926 10344 2936 10343
2944 10337
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Greening1 follow-up statement
056
WGUS74 KMAF 130045
FFSMAF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
745 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
TXC043-130215-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0096.000000T0000Z-260613T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brewster TX-
745 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY...
At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding may continue due to runoff.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
&&
LAT...LON 2941 10312 2926 10306 2920 10310 2916 10318
2916 10328 2919 10339 2926 10344 2936 10343
2944 10337
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GreeningWhat 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 12, 5:37 PM CDT, 37 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 535 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
- Isolated to scattered storm chances exist this afternoon and tomorrow, mainly across the higher elevations.
- Cold front approaches the region on Sunday bringing higher rain chances through Monday. Will be monitoring for heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.
- The hottest temperatures of the season so far are possible by the end of next week with many locations experiencing their first 100 degree day.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 12, 5:37 PM CDT, 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 537 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 535 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 - Isolated to scattered storm chances exist this afternoon and tomorrow, mainly across the higher elevations. - Cold front approaches the region on Sunday bringing higher rain chances through Monday. Will be monitoring for heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding. - The hottest temperatures of the season so far are possible by the end of next week with many locations experiencing their first 100 degree day. && .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Saturday night) Issued at 227 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 There is more low level moisture and instability today than yesterday, which is shown on satellite with extensive cloud cover. Unfortunately models show a mid level cap preventing showers from developing in the Permian Basin. Once again today, rain will be confined to the higher elevations west of the Pecos River where orographic lift will help break the cap. A few storms could become marginally severe and storms moving slowly could produce flash flooding. The added clouds may not produce rain, but we should see temperatures several degrees cooler than yesterday with highs this afternoon only reaching the lower to mid 90s. Less moisture is expected tomorrow allowing temperatures to inch back up though still within the range expected for this time of year. Mountains convection will also be less tomorrow than today. && .LONG TERM... (Sunday through Thursday) Issued at 227 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 A large upper trough moves into the upper Midwest pushing a cold front into the area on Sunday and Monday. The NBM has been steadily trending lower with temperatures the past several days showing an increasing confidence that Sunday will be cooler. The cold front may not be the source of the cooler air as surface progs show the front near the northern basin by peak heating. More likely is extensive cloud cover and increasing showers would lead to a cooler day on Sunday. The highest rain chances are Sunday night into early Monday from southeastern New Mexico to the Permian Basin along and behind the cold front as it moves through. Decent rain amounts (0.25-0.75") are possible northeast of the Pecos River. The threat for flash flooding may be reduced by modest rainfall rates, meaning rainfall totals that could produce flash flooding in a heavy downpour will be able to drain better by occurring over several hours. However the flood threat still exists and will continue to monitor for the potential of a Flood Watch. Monday afternoon the focus for rainfall shifts south and west of the Pecos River as the front continues its slow progression through the CWA. Northeast winds behind the front favor orographic uplift and higher rainfall rates. This enhanced lift combined with terrain channeling could create an additional flash flood threat. Rain comes to an end as the front exits south and an upper ridge begins building over New Mexico and West Texas. Temperatures remain mild for this time of year on Tuesday before heating up significantly on Wednesday. Increasing 500mb heights indicating greater subsidence as well as westerly mid level flow could have many locations seeing their first 100 degree day of the year. Those susceptible to heat will want to be alert for late next week. Hennig && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 535 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 VFR will prevail at the terminals through the period. Have included a tempo for TS briefly affecting KCNM and KPEQ this evening. There is also a low chance (30%) of MVFR cigs affecting KMAF around sunrise for an hour or two. Will continue to monitor model trends and may include in later issuances. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 73 96 72 88 / 0 0 10 30 Carlsbad 70 100 70 90 / 50 10 10 70 Dryden 73 97 73 96 / 0 0 0 10 Fort Stockton 71 98 71 95 / 10 10 10 40 Guadalupe Pass 67 91 69 84 / 30 20 10 60 Hobbs 68 97 67 85 / 10 0 20 70 Marfa 60 89 61 90 / 50 20 10 70 Midland Intl Airport 72 95 72 89 / 0 0 10 40 Odessa 72 95 72 89 / 0 0 10 40 Wink 72 99 72 92 / 0 0 10 50 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. NM...None. && SHORT TERM...10 LONG TERM....10 AVIATION...29
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 12, 2:40 PM CDT, 3 hours 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
240 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
TXZ276-277-122015-
Marfa Plateau TX-Davis Mountains TX-
240 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles south of Plateau, or 24 miles southeast of Van Horn, moving
northeast at 15 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Jeff Davis
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 10432 3075 10419 3068 10451 3082 10462
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 240DEG 12KT 3083 10451
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
10Special weather statement, Jun 12, 4:54 PM CDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
454 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
TXZ277-278-122230-
Davis Mountains Foothills TX-Davis Mountains TX-
454 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BREWSTER AND
EASTERN JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alpine. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Alpine and Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3031 10356 3038 10369 3058 10364 3044 10337
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 206DEG 1KT 3042 10359
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KLGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 11:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Dawson | 44 min |
| Jun 12, 2:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Jeff Davis | 35 min |
| Jun 12, 4:17 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Brewster, Jeff Davis, Pecos | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:24 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Jeff Davis | 3 hr |
| Jun 12, 4:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | 36 min | |
| Jun 12, 5:27 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Brewster | 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.