Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa TX
- Areas
- Howard, TX; Mitchell, TX; Scurry, TX
- Places
- Big Spring, Snyder, Colorado City, Coahoma, Loraine, Forsan, Colorado City Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir, Lake Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Champion Creek Reservoir, Sand Springs
- In effect
- until 1:15 PM CDT, Oct 30, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Flash flooding is already occurring.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 10:08 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 10:08 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 10:08 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive through flooded roads. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If you meet water over a road, turn around and find another route.
Stay away from small creeks and streams, underpasses, low-lying areas and places with poor drainage. Never drive around barricades. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, according to the National Weather Service.
If you see flooding and it is safe to do so, report it to local emergency services or law enforcement and ask them to pass it on to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims show past flooding that led to insured losses. They count only insured properties, so they do not capture all flood damage. Howard County has 31 claims from 1986 to 2026. Mitchell County has 6 claims from 1986 to 1992. Scurry County has 6 claims from 1980 to 2015.
FEMA disaster declarations for these counties include severe winter storms in 2021 for all three. Scurry County also had a 2016 declaration for severe winter storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding.
Updates
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX issued the flash flood warning until 1:15 PM CDT.
History here
Howard County: 31 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1986, most recent 2026.
Howard 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
Mitchell County: 6 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1986, most recent 1992.
Mitchell County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
Scurry County: 6 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1980, most recent 2015.
Scurry County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-4255 (2016): severe winter storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Snyder, Texas?
- Yes. Snyder is named among the places in the National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning for Scurry, Howard and Mitchell counties. It runs until 1:15 PM CDT on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- When does the flash flood warning for Howard, Mitchell and Scurry counties end?
- The warning was issued at 10:08 AM CDT and expires at 1:15 PM CDT on October 30, 2026.
- What is happening in the warned area?
- At 10:08 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain, with between 1 and 1.5 inches fallen. The National Weather Service says flash flooding is already occurring and may affect small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Sources
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 30, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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