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