Summary
Midland's recent storms caused major flooding, leading to 16 high-water rescues. City crews worked overtime to help residents caught in the deluge.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Impact analysis
Expect some city funds to be redirected to cover emergency response costs and potential infrastructure repairs.
Residents who were rescued and the emergency responders who performed the rescues.
People whose homes or property may have been damaged by the floodwaters.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding and mandatory evacuations in a swath of the Southwest on Sunday.
Why recent rainfall is flooding roads in Midland-Odessa differently than previous storms
Recent rains in Midland-Odessa continue to heighten the risk of local flooding. Here's what the National Weather Service is sharing about the recent storms.
Midland closes crossings as flood watch spans Permian Basin
A flood watch covers Midland and the Permian Basin through Friday afternoon as heavy rain raises the risk of flash flooding.Chris McLoughlin/Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for...
Midland storms leave cars submerged and homes flooded
Rescue personnel head toward a stranded driver during the Oct. 15 flash floods in Midland. Fire and rescue crews responded to more than 70 high-water calls.Photo courtesy David HernandezMidland and surrounding ...
At least 7 people have died after days of storms, record-setting flooding in Indiana
A 4-year-old boy, three men and three women died since the storms began Tuesday, Aug. 11.
These resources show Texans changing flood and weather conditions
Midland's Grafa Park flooded after a flash flood in late May. The Texas Water Development Board is raising awareness of resources that let Texans monitor severe weather conditions in real time.Luke...
Tropical storm watches in effect for Texas as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to meander around the Gulf Coast with sustained winds of 50 mph.Pivotal WeatherTropical storm watches are in effect for parts of the Texas Gulf Coast as a weak Tropical Storm...
Texas could see effects this week as Tropical Storm Bertha expected to form
Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, impacting much of the Gulf Coast.Pivotal WeatherThe second tropical system of the season has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and it...
Salvation Army mobilizes across Hill Country after flooding
The Salvation Army is serving meals, water and shelter support in Uvalde, Kerr and Kendall counties after Texas Hill Country flooding.Courtesy Photo/The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army continues to provide...
Flood watch in effect for parts of the Permian Basin as rain ramps up
A flood watch remains in effect for the southern Permian Basin as showers and thunderstorms bring higher rain chances through Friday.Ali Majdfar/Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service has issued a flood...
Flood watches issued for parts of Texas as wet week expected
Heavy rain is expected in parts of Texas this week, bringing a couple of inches of rain to the region.NWS Weather Prediction CenterThe flooding threat has increased for parts of Texas this week as rain is...
16 high-water rescues inside City of Midland, officials say
16 high-water rescues inside City of Midland, officials say newswest9.com
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Midland
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.