Flash Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
⏳ In force until Thu 29 Oct, 03:30 📍 Eddy, NM (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the storm that prompted the warning had weakened, but new showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall were developing from near Queen to between Pine Springs and Whites City, and were approaching the warned area. Flash flooding is likely still ongoing as runoff from earlier heavy rain continues. Additional heavy rain may result in cont…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlash Flood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaEddy, NM
Issuing authorityNWS Midland/Odessa TX
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-28T17:09:00-06:00
Effective2026-10-28T17:09:00-06:00
Onset2026-10-28T17:09:00-06:00
Expires2026-10-28T18:30:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f957d18a4c40023dec090851f3f7ae2f1524ec7c.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6c08fb9371ea32a97a09433a30c470f600831e79.001.1
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the storm that prompted the warning had weakened, but new showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall were developing from near Queen to between Pine Springs and Whites City, and were approaching the warned area.
- Flash flooding is likely still ongoing as runoff from earlier heavy rain continues.
- Additional heavy rain may result in cont…
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