Flood Watch: 7/15/26: Moderate Flood Watch Issued; Mainly Clear Evening With Low of 74.3

by Weather Write | Jul 15, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Flood Watch

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southwest and western Texas, including the following areas, in southwest Texas, Central Brewster, Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Lower Brewster County, Marfa Plateau, Pecos, Presidio Valley and Terrell. In western Texas, Crane, Reagan, Reeves County Plains, Upton and Ward.

* WHEN…Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – An upper level low pressure system will slowly move into West Texas through late this week and will interact with abundant moisture to bring increasing coverage of showers and thunderstorms to the southern Permian Basin, Trans Pecos, Davis Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Big Bend region Thursday and Friday. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with localized amounts in excess of 4 inches will be possible through late this week. Heavy rainfall may result in areas of flash flooding. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From 2026-07-15T19:33:00+00:00 · until 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Moderate Flood Watch is in effect from July 15, 2026, at 7:33 PM until July 18, 2026, at 12:00 AM.

Current conditions in Brewster show a temperature of 81.3°F with a wind speed of 16.4 mph. There has been no precipitation recorded. The evening is mainly clear following a day that reached a high of 86.2°F and a low of 66.7°F.

Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 74.3°F, with winds continuing at speeds up to 15.7 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 12%, with clear skies anticipated.

The ongoing Moderate Flood Watch indicates the possibility of flash flooding due to excessive rainfall in portions of southwest and western Texas, including areas such as Central Brewster, the Chinati Mountains, and Lower Brewster County. Residents should stay alert to changing weather conditions over the coming days.

Today's Details

High
86°F
Low
67°F
Wind
16 mph
Humidity
53%
UV Index
8.8 (Very High)
Precip
12% chance · 0 in
Now
81°F · feels 79°F
Sunrise
7:02am
Sunset
8:55pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Wednesday 86°F 67°F Partly cloudy
Thursday 86°F 67°F Overcast
Friday 89°F 67°F Drizzle: light
Saturday 91°F 76°F Drizzle: light
Sunday 91°F 72°F Rain showers: slight
Monday 92°F 77°F Clear sky
Tuesday 96°F 79°F Clear sky

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