First published 9/19/2026, 7:07:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 7:07:15 PM

Flash Flood Warning for Midland/Odessa, TX

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa issued a Flash Flood Warning on Sept 19 (issued 1:51 PM CDT, valid until 4:45 PM CDT) for the Midland–Odessa area in Texas.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Active flash flood warnings indicate immediate risk to life, property, and local travel from rapid flooding; residents and travelers in the Midland–Odessa area should take protective actions and avoid flooded roads.

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Sources

Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 1:51PM CDT until September 19 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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