Flash Flood — Ector, Texas

2025-07-09 · near Odessa, Ector, Texas

$80K

Property damage

Event narrative

A total of 12 water rescues were reported throughout the city of Odessa. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.

Wider weather episode

An MCS (which originated in southwestern Oklahoma and northern Texas) moved into the northern Permian Basin during the early morning hours of the 9th. Though the system was weakening as it moved into the Permian Basin, it was able to produce damaging winds in Snyder. Flash flooding and water rescues were also reported in Odessa due to heavy rain associated with the decaying MCS.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272721. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.