An upper level trough was centered near the Four Corners region which brought an increase in upper level lift across West Texas. The area was in a favorable position under the upper level jet stream which also aided in lift. A plentiful supply of moisture was in place and wind shear was favorable for thunderstorm development across West Texas. These conditions resulted in strong winds, hail, flash flooding, and a tornado.

Flash Flood in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 18:30:00 to 08-OCT-18 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell across Glasscock County and produced flash flooding about 22 miles east southeast of Midland. There was a public report of six inches of water running over State Highway 137, about one mile north of State Highway 158.

Thunderstorm Wind in REAGAN, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 23:50:00 to 08-OCT-18 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEST
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm moved across Reagan County and produced a 62 mph wind gust about five miles southwest of St. Lawrence.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 18:15:00 to 08-OCT-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell across Mitchell County and produced flash flooding near Westbrook. There was flooding along FM 670. Several city streets within Westbrook were also covered with water.

Tornado in UPTON, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 16:15:00 to 08-OCT-18 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CAMEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thunderstorm moved across Upton County and produced a tornado near McCamey. The tornado touched down four miles north of McCamey for a couple of seconds in an open field then lifted. It was classified as an EF-0.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 20:37:00 to 08-OCT-18 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain fell across Howard County and produced flash flooding south of Big Spring. There was flooding along Ranch Road 33 near US 87 at the Howard-Glasscock line. A car was stranded in flood waters.

Flash Flood in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 20:23:00 to 08-OCT-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain fell across Howard County and produced flash flooding south of Big Spring. Ranch Road 33 was closed off of Highway 87 due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 22:00:00 to 09-OCT-18 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell across Glasscock County and produced flash flooding about 26 miles east southeast of Midland. The public reported one foot of water running over Private Road 4281.

Flash Flood in GLASSCOCK, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 18:38:00 to 08-OCT-18 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain fell across Glasscock County and produced flash flooding west of Garden City. There was road flooding just to the north of Highway 158 on Highway 137. Numerous water crossings were coming up over the road. This forced the closure of the road.

Flood in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 09-OCT-18 05:08:00 to 09-OCT-18 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRABERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain fell across Midland County and produced flooding on Highway 158. There was a high water rescue on Highway 158 near the Midland/Glasscock County line. Highway 158 was closed just northwest of State Highway 137 due to flooding. The rushing water removed much of the pavement along this road and SH 137. A guard rail also got damaged along SH 158.

Thunderstorm Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 10:50:00 to 08-OCT-18 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced a 60 mph wind gust on the east side of Odessa.

Hail in REEVES, TEXAS
From 08-OCT-18 20:48:00 to 08-OCT-18 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARAGOSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager