{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.73e5c247102a47480c942a828c4d2a2cabeb95df.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued May 19 at 5:47PM CDT until May 19 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.73e5c247102a47480c942a828c4d2a2cabeb95df.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Midland/Odessa TX"},"word_count":211,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued May 19 at 5:47PM CDT until May 19 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Reagan, TX\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-05-19T17:47:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-19T17:47:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T20:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy\nrain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have\nfallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in\nthe warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin\nshortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nBig Lake, Reagan County Airport and Best.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nRemain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.\nArroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a\nmatter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.\n\nPlease report observed flooding to local emergency services or law\nenforcement and request they pass this information to the National\nWeather Service when you can do so safely."}