Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall issued for parts of West Texas as flooding continues, U.S.
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across parts of West Texas on October 15, 2026, after totals exceeded 127 mm (5 inches) in some areas. The NOAA Weather Prediction Center (WPC) maintained a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall over portions of West Texas through 12:00 UTC on October 16 as additional thunderstorms and flooding remained possible.
