Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 08/13/2026 21:18

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 11:18PM CDT until August 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 13, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires: 
August 13, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Dawson County in western Texas... Gaines County in western Texas... * WHEN...Until 130 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lamesa, Seminole, Seagraves, Welch, Seagraves Airport, Gaines County Airport, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Los Ybanez, McKenzie Lake, Loop, Punkin Center, Patricia, Gaines County Park, Klondike, Arvana, Tenmile, Hancock, Paynes Corner, Sparenberg and Key. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Dawson, TX; Gaines, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov