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Flash Flood — Midland, TX

Sep 14, 2022

An upper level trough had moved into the Central Plains. An upper level disturbance associated with the upper trough moved over West Texas. This helped increase lift over the area. Low-level moisture was also fairly high across the area. These conditions resulted in storms that produced severe wind gusts and flash flooding across parts of West Texas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1049488). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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