Flash Flood in Pecos County, Texas

Flash Flood May 20, 2026 · Pecos County, Texas

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency management reported flash flooding along US 385 16 miles south of Fort Stockton. Low-water crossings were reported to have nearly a foot of standing water in some spots. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

Similar to May 19th, thunderstorms were able to develop across west Texas thanks to pulses in the southwesterly flow aloft, a stationary front, and plentiful moisture east of the dryline. A few storms became severe, producing large hail. Flash flooding was also recorded in a few locations.

Began near Belding (30.6854, -102.9294).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327170. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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