Flood Watch 05/05/2025 01:19 for New Mexico, Texas areas

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued May 5 at 2:19AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 1:19am
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea and Northern Lea and western Texas, including the following areas, Borden, Dawson, Gaines and Scurry. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening through late tonight and will be capable of producing heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized totals in excess of 3 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX