Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa TX
- Areas
- Martin, TX
- Places
- Stanton, Lenorah, Tarzan, Stanton Municipal Aiport, Courtney
- In effect
- until 10:45 AM CDT, Oct 30, 2026
- Detection
- Observed
What the National Weather Service says
“Flash flooding is already occurring.”
NWS Midland/Odessa TX, Flash Flood Warning, 9:04 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, 9:04 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, 9:04 AM CDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away from small creeks and streams, underpasses and low-lying areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you. Never drive around barricades.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
If you can do so safely, report flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement so they can pass it to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 1 claim in Martin County, in 1980. This count covers only insured properties, so it does not show all past flooding.
FEMA's recent disaster declarations for the county are for severe winter storms (2021) and wildfires (2011 and 2006). None of these are for flooding.
Updates
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 10:45 AM CDT.
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX issued the flash flood warning until 10:45 AM CDT.
History here
Martin County: 1 flood insurance claim in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1980, most recent 1980.
Martin County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Stanton, Texas?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Martin County, including Stanton, until 10:45 AM CDT on October 30, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in Martin County?
- Trained weather spotters reported between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Up to 1 more inch is possible in the warned area.
- Which places are named in the warning?
- The National Weather Service lists Stanton, Lenorah, Tarzan, Stanton Municipal Aiport and Courtney. Several roads were reported underwater across Stanton.
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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