First published 9/19/2026, 11:38:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 11:38:15 PM

Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 6:17PM CDT until September 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

The National Weather Service (NWS) Midland/Odessa office issued a Flash Flood Warning on September 19 at 6:17 PM CDT, effective until 8:15 PM CDT for the Midland–Odessa area of West 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: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Flash floods can develop rapidly and pose immediate risks to life, property, and travel. Residents and travelers in the Midland–Odessa area should seek higher ground, avoid flooded roadways, and follow local emergency guidance until the warning expires.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 6:17PM CDT until September 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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