Jun 15, 2016
Weak upper level ridging was over Texas, and an upper disturbance moved over the region. This disturbance combined with intense afternoon heating to create instability for thunderstorms. A dryline/surface trough across the area provided a focus for storm development. Since the cloud bases were high and the air directly below the clouds was dry, strong winds resulted from the thunderstorms. There was plenty of low-level moisture so flash flooding also developed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 641694). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Midland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.