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Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:29PM CDT until September 19
Affecting Gaines, TX
In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
Gaines, TX
Likely impact in Gaines, TX; effects through 3:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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At 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Seminole, Seagraves, Gaines County Airport, Gaines County Park, Paynes Corner and Loop. This includes the following streams and drainages... Seminole Draw, Wardswell Draw and McKenzie Draw.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™