WGUS74 KMAF 031014 FFSMAF Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 414 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025 NMC025-031215- /O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0055.000000T0000Z-250703T1215Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lea NM- 414 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM MDT THIS MORNING FOR CENTRAL LEA COUNTY... At 414 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.25 to 2.25 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... mainly rural areas of Central Lea County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. && LAT...LON 3258 10358 3281 10336 3274 10326 3251 10348 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.25-2.25 INCHES IN 1 HOUR $$ DeBerry