The threat of hazardous weather transitioned from severe local storms to flash flooding around midnight on the 5th as an extensive complex of thunderstorms propagated slowly east over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos region and the Permian Basin. Extensive rainfall that accompanied this activity resulted in road closures and a few high water rescues of stranded motorists during the overnight hours. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in GAINES, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-04 22:25:00 to 06-OCT-04 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: SEMINOLE
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Local emergency management officials reported flash flooding that resulted in curb-high water flowing through many city streets in Seminole.

Flash Flood in UPTON, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 02:00:00 to 06-OCT-04 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: MC CAMEY
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Upton County Sheriff's Department reported that high water briefly covered a stretch of U.S. Highway 385 north of McCamey.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-04 23:55:00 to 06-OCT-04 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 75K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Numerous reports of flash flooding were received from Odessa during the hours around midnight on the 5th. High water was initially reported crossing portions of Business Interstate 20 on the east side of the city. By 00:30 CST significant street flooding in the city was reported with fire department personnel conducting high water rescues of stranded motorists on Pueblo Street between 8th and 10th Streets. At 00:50 CST flood waters entered several residences along Moss, Stevenson, and Yukon Streets. Portions of Pueblo and Stevenson Streets remained underwater through sunrise on the 6th as runoff maintained the flash flood threat.

Flash Flood in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-04 23:10:00 to 06-OCT-04 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: KERMIT
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Winkler County Sheriff's Office reported high water that flowed through several city streets in Kermit.

Flash Flood in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-04 23:38:00 to 06-OCT-04 02:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAMESA
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Dawson County officials reported flash flooding along State Route 137 with over one foot of flowing water over the highway just north of Lamesa.

Flash Flood in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 05-OCT-04 23:18:00 to 06-OCT-04 02:30:00 (CST)
Location: ANDREWS
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local law enforcement officials reported flash flooding along several city streets. High water was reported flowing across portions of Mustang, Avenue B, and 5th Streets in the northwestern parts of the city.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 02:30:00 to 06-OCT-04 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: BIG SPRING
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Big Spring authorities reported flash flooding in the city. Between two and three feet of water inundated the 1300 block of 6th Street in the eastern portions of the city.

Flash Flood in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 01:40:00 to 06-OCT-04 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: SNYDER
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Law enforcement officials in Snyder reported flash flooding along several low water crossings in the city. Barricades were deployed to close some streets.

Flash Flood in PECOS, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 02:11:00 to 06-OCT-04 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local officials reported flash flooding that resulted in high water flowing through several city streets and over portions of U.S. Highway 67 south of Interstate 10.

Heavy Rain in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 00:00:00 to 06-OCT-04 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Property damage: 200K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

According to local newspaper accounts, very heavy rainfall associated with a complex of strong thunderstorms late on the 5th and early on the 6th caused damage to structures in Midland. Several business and homes suffered minor roof damage when water accumulated on flat-roof surfaces. Water entered the structures through the compromised roofs and caused significant interior damage. One local resident interviewed in the newspaper reported damage to both her home and place of employment.

Flash Flood in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 03:15:00 to 06-OCT-04 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: STILES
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A local newspaper reported that Reagan County officials closed portions of Farm to Market Road 2600 in northeastern Reagan County due to flash flooding. Event time is estimated based on radar data.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 00:15:00 to 06-OCT-04 06:30:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Multiple reports of flash flooding were received from the Midland area. Initial reports indicated high water flowing through the intersection of Midkiff Drive and Wall street. Additional flooding was reported throughout the night including high water that crossed the intersection of State Highway 158 and Interstate 20 near Greenwood, where flood waters were reported to be up to the doors on a stranded vehicle shortly before 05:00 CST.

Flash Flood in CRANE, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 01:55:00 to 06-OCT-04 04:30:00 (CST)
Location: CRANE
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local law enforcement officials reported that a fifty foot section of U.S. Highway 385 was inundated by flood waters north of Crane.

Flash Flood in WARD, TEXAS
From 06-OCT-04 00:10:00 to 06-OCT-04 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: MONAHANS
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

More than one and a half feet of water was reported flowing through several city streets in Monahans shortly after midnight on the 5th. By 01:00 CST the public reported three feet of flood waters crossing Farm to Market Road 1176 near the intersection of State Highway 18 south of the city.