Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa TX
- Areas
- Jeff Davis, TX; Pecos, TX; Reeves, TX
- Places
- Balmorhea Lake, Saragosa
- In effect
- until 11:45 PM CDT, Oct 26, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 7:51 PM CDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 7:51 PM CDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 7:51 PM CDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. Never drive around barricades.
Move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area or near a creek or stream. Underpasses and areas with poor drainage can flood quickly.
Take extra care after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see. The National Weather Service notes that just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Context
The warning covers east central Jeff Davis County, west central Pecos County and south central Reeves County. The National Weather Service names Balmorhea Lake and Saragosa among the places that may see flash flooding.
FEMA records show 2 flood-insurance claims in Reeves County between 2011 and 2016. Those counts include only insured properties, so they do not show all past flood damage. Reeves County also had a FEMA flood disaster declaration for severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding on July 6, 2025.
Updates
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX issued the flash flood warning until 11:45 PM CDT.
History here
Jeff Davis County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
Pecos County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-4029 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
Reeves County: 2 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 2011, most recent 2016.
Reeves County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4879 (2025): severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-4029 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Reeves County, Texas?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa issued a Flash Flood Warning for south central Reeves County at 7:51 PM CDT, in effect until 11:45 PM CDT on October 26.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- The National Weather Service said radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, and between 2 and 5 inches have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
- Which places are affected by the Flash Flood Warning?
- The warning covers parts of Jeff Davis, Pecos and Reeves counties in southwestern Texas. Balmorhea Lake and Saragosa are named as locations that will experience flash flooding.
Sources
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 26, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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