⚠️ Flash Flood Warning – Glasscock, TX; Howard, TX; Mitchell, TX – Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:19PM CDT until October 1 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Details

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The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northeastern Glasscock County in western Texas…
Eastern Howard County in western Texas…
Mitchell County in western Texas…

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 919 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Colorado City, Coahoma, Loraine, Forsan, Lake Colorado City State
Park, Lake Colorado City, Champion Creek Reservoir, Colorado City
Airport, Sand Springs, Westbrook, Cuthbert, Buford and Vincent.

Instructions

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.