727 
WGUS74 KMAF 161947
FFSMAF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
247 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026

TXC317-162215-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0135.000000T0000Z-260716T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Martin TX-
247 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN MARTIN COUNTY...

At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar continued to indicate slow moving
showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain with very localized totals near
3 inches have fallen. A trained weather spotter reported flash
flooding at the intersection of State Highway 176 and FM 1212 near
Tarzan at 230 PM CDT. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained spotters 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...
  Lenorah and Tarzan.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 10174 3236 10179 3231 10186 3224 10193
      3223 10209 3228 10214 3239 10212 3252 10206
      3252 10187

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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