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, Colorado City Airport, Lake Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Champion Creek Reservoir, Sand Springs, Inadale, Lomax
- In effect
- until 10:00 AM CDT, Oct 30, 2026
- Detection
- Radar and gauge 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, 9:01 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 9:01 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 9:01 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If you come to water over a road, turn around and find another route.
Stay aware of your surroundings. Low-lying areas, underpasses, small creeks and streets can flood quickly. Move to higher ground if water starts rising near you.
Never drive around barricades. 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.
Check the National Weather Service for updates until the warning ends at 10:00 AM CDT.
Context
The National Flood Insurance Program claims on record for these counties are Howard 31, Mitchell 6 and Scurry 6. These counts only include insured homes and businesses that filed claims, so they do not show all past flooding. Howard County's most recent claim year is 2026.
FEMA disaster declarations for these counties have mostly covered winter storms and wildfires. Scurry County also had a 2016 declaration for severe winter storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding.
Updates
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 10:00 AM CDT.
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX issued the flash flood warning until 10:00 AM 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 Flash Flood Warning for Scurry, Howard and Mitchell counties. It is in effect until 10:00 AM CDT on October 30, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- The National Weather Service says radar and automated rain gauges indicated between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain at 700 AM CDT. Up to 1 inch more is possible.
- What places are affected by this Flash Flood Warning?
- The warning covers Howard, Mitchell and Scurry counties in western Texas. Places named include Big Spring, Snyder, Colorado City, Coahoma and Loraine.
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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