A prolonged period of rainfall over west Texas resulted in periods of flash flooding that began late on the 14th and persisted through the 16th. Records for November precipitation were set during the three day period at several observing sites. In general, rainfall rates were relatively light. Following a very wet spring and summer, however, short bursts of heavy rainfall quickly resulted in flash flooding over saturated soils. Instances of flash flooding were reported from the Big Bend area of west Texas northeast across the Permian Basin. Flash flooding stranded motorists in parts of the central Permian Basin on the 15th. A portion of Farm to Market Road 2600 was destroyed by flood waters associated with the swollen Indian Creek in Reagan County. No injuries were reported during the extended event.

Flash Flood in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 16-NOV-04 08:48:00 to 16-NOV-04 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: STILES
Property damage: 300K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash flooding along the usually dry Indian Creek in northeastern Reagan County caused high water to rush over portions of Farm to Market Road 2600. Fire department personnel aided several motorists in the area that were stranded by flowing water. Receding flood waters during the late afternoon hours revealed extensive damage to portions of the roadway.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 16-NOV-04 12:15:00 to 16-NOV-04 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: BIG SPRING
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local law enforcement officials reported that high water from flash flooding resulted in the closure of Farm to Market Road 2230 north of Big Spring.

Flash Flood in PRESIDIO, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-04 19:22:00 to 15-NOV-04 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: PRESIDIO
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The U.S. Border Patrol reported flash flooding along several creeks in Presidio. Flood waters from the swollen creeks were reported to inundate several city streets.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-04 12:09:00 to 15-NOV-04 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLAND
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous reports of flash flooding along streets in Midland were received during the afternoon hours. Initial reports indicated that high water flowing over Carver and Scharbauer Streets prompted officials to deploy barricade. By 14:00 CST at least one vehicle was reported to be stalled in high water on an Interstate 20 access road. At 14:15 CST the local broadcast media reported up to eight inches of water flowing through Old Lamesa Road and Florida Street. The Texas Department of Public Safety additionally reported that several traffic accidents were indirectly related to the flooding and wet conditions, when several vehicles hydroplaned off of Interstate 20 and came to rest in the ditch. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-04 10:00:00 to 15-NOV-04 12:15:00 (CST)
Location: ODESSA
Property damage: 30K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash flooding resulted in high water that flowed through several Odessa city streets during the morning of the 15th. Stalled vehicles were reported at the intersection of 42nd and Dixie Streets and along Business 20. High water also inundated locations along Eisenhower and University Streets. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-04 18:10:00 to 15-NOV-04 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: SNYDER
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Storm spotters and local law enforcement officials reported flash flooding in Snyder. At 18:10 CST high water was reported flowing through the intersection of College Avenue and 37th Street at a depth of two feet, and at least one vehicle was stalled. Several city streets were closed and barricaded by local officials due to high water by 19:00 CST. Flood waters slowly receded in the city streets through the late evening.