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WGUS74 KMAF 241747
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1147 AM MDT Thu Sep 24 2026

NMC015-241845-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0203.000000T0000Z-260924T1845Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Eddy NM-
1147 AM MDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL EDDY COUNTY...

At 1147 AM MDT, the public reported water flowing over roadways
leading to road closures. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen near Carlsbad and upstream in Dark Canyon Draw. Water from
Dark Canyon Draw will continue flowing towards Carlsbad. Although
rainfall has ended, flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

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...
  Carlsbad, Carlsbad North, Avalon, Whites City, Cavern City Air
  Terminal, Living Desert State Park, Otis and Lake Avalon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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.

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LAT...LON 3223 10446 3213 10435 3238 10410 3255 10414
      3249 10440 3234 10449 3234 10450 3233 10449

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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