⚠️ Flash Flood Warning – Mitchell, TX; Scurry, TX – Saturday, July 18, 2026

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:40PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM 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…
Eastern Mitchell County in western Texas…
South Central Scurry County in western Texas…

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches 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, Loraine, Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado
City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Colorado City Airport,
Westbrook, Buford and Dunn.

Instructions

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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