Odessa, Texas – Scattered thunderstorms could bring flash flooding to parts of West Texas and southern New Mexico Monday afternoon, with cities like Odessa and Ruidoso facing increased risks, especially near recent wildfire burn scars.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Midland, Albuquerque, and El Paso, a Flood Watch is in effect from 12 p.m. to midnight MDT Monday. Affected regions include the Guadalupe and Sacramento Mountains, Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico, and major West Texas communities such as Andrews, Pecos, and Monahans.
In New Mexico, officials warn that rainfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour, especially in the Sangre de Cristo and Sacramento Mountains. Burn scars from the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon and South Fork fires may lead to fast-moving debris flows and dangerous runoff.
Meanwhile, southeast New Mexico and West Texas—including Hobbs, Odessa, and the I-20 and US-285 corridors—may see street flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Residents are urged to avoid arroyos, monitor local alerts, and never drive through flooded roadways.
More storms are possible through midweek. Flash Flood Warnings may be issued Monday with little notice.
