Eddy County, New Mexico, Wednesday, October 28, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 28 at 5:25PM MDT until October 28 at 8:30PM 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... Northern Culberson County in southwestern Texas... * Until 830 PM MDT /930 PM CDT/. * At 525 PM MDT /625 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 to 1.5 inches have likely fallen in the past hour. 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, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Portions of U.S. 62 180, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Lincoln National Forest and Queen.

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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 28 at 5:09PM MDT until October 28 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX”

At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the storm that prompted the warning had weakened, but new showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall were developing from near Queen to between Pine Springs and Whites City, and were approaching the warned area. Flash flooding is likely still ongoing as runoff from earlier heavy rain continues. Additional heavy rain may result in continued or additional flash flooding. 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... Rural areas between Queen and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

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 28 at 3:25PM MDT until October 28 at 6:30PM 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 630 PM MDT. * At 325 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. 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.

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.