Eddy County, New Mexico, Monday, October 26, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 9:04PM MDT until October 25 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

At 904 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Whites City.

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. 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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 10:01PM CDT until October 25 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

At 1001 PM CDT/901 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of Whites City, or 25 miles southwest of Carlsbad, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Whites City and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 9:52PM CDT until October 25 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

At 952 PM CDT/852 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, or 24 miles northeast of Pine Springs, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Whites City and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 9:38PM CDT until October 25 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

SVRMAF The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico... North central Culberson County in southwestern Texas... * Until 1030 PM CDT/930 PM MDT/. * At 938 PM CDT/838 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located near Carlsbad Caverns National Park, or 22 miles northeast of Pine Springs, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Whites City and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:09PM MDT until October 25 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

At 709 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Whites City.

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. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 6:54PM MDT until October 25 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

FFWMAF The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 1100 PM MDT. * At 654 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 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... Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Whites City.

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. 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.