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Flash Flood — Midland, TX

Jul 3, 2019

An upper level ridge was over the region, but an upper level disturbance within the ridge moved over West Texas. This upper disturbance provided lift across the area and combined with low-level moisture. These conditions resulted in storms that produced large hail and flash flooding across the Permian Basin.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 834408). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Midland, TX

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.

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