Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Artesia, NM ∙ Carlsbad, NM ∙ Whites City, NM ∙ Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM ∙ Black River Village, NM ∙ Dayton, NM ∙ Cavern City Airport, NM ∙ Atoka, NM ∙ Livingston Wheeler, NM ∙ Happy Valley, NM

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 802 PM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026 The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 1100 PM MDT. * At 802 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Carlsbad, Artesia, Brantley Lake State Park, Avalon, Seven Rivers Airport, Carlsbad North, Whites City, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Lincoln National Forest, Living Desert State Park, Lake Avalon, Cavern City Air Terminal, Lakewood, Dayton and Atoka. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. && LAT...LON 3200 10476 3201 10483 3296 10435 3297 10401 3240 10418 3201 10427 3200 10448 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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