A tropical airmass in place over much of the area, daytime heating, and an upper level disturbance over west Texas combined to produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. The majority of this activity occurred across the Permian Basin and southeastern New Mexico, with rainfall totals exceeding four inches in some areas.

Flash Flood in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 01:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported road closures throughout the city of Andrews for at least six hours.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 01:10:00 to 02-AUG-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Odessa Police Department reported flash flooding at the intersections of 36th and Dixie, 52nd and Dixie, Dixie and University Avenue, and 52nd and Esmund. Several high water rescues and road closures occurred throughout the night across the city of Odessa.

Flash Flood in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 05:10:00 to 02-AUG-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One foot of water flowed over Texas State Highway 115.

Flash Flood in PECOS, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 06:15:00 to 02-AUG-07 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMPERIAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Two feet of water was reported over Farm to Market Road 1053.

Flash Flood in PECOS, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 08:05:00 to 02-AUG-07 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Comanche Springs was running two feet deep and over the roads in and around Rooney Park. Roads were blocked in that area. Gomey Road in Fort Stockton was barricaded by law enforcement due to high water.

Flash Flood in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 02:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported road closures due to high water across many roads in the city of Andrews.

Flash Flood in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-07 21:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sixteen inches of water covered U.S. Higway 180 for a seven mile stretch, stranding motorists.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-07 23:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENORAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of water flowed rapidly across the intersection of Texas State Highway 137 and Farm to Market Road 846.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 00:12:00 to 02-AUG-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Law enforcement and fire department officals responded to 25 high water rescues, as several vehicles were submerged or washed off the road  throughout the city of Midland. These events took place at the intersections of Illinois and Stonybrook, Texas State Highway 191 and Loop 250, and Midland Drive and Wall Street.

Flash Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 02:30:00 to 02-AUG-07 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several high water rescues in the city of Midland. The westbound lane of Business Interstate 20 at the Farm to Market Road 1788 exit was closed due to high water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in CRANE, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 05:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUAN CORDONA LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inch pools of water accumulated on the ground and led to water protrusion inside the control room at Chevron-Warren Petroleum.

Flash Flood in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 05:11:00 to 02-AUG-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported flooding throughout the city of Odessa, including a dumpster floating down 25th street between Adams and Eisenhower Streets.