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This article was first published on July 20, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Gabriella Meza at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC).

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'Five feet of water inside': Midland Fire Marshal surveys flood damage in Batesville

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabriella Meza, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch has been sent to Batesville, Texas, to help assess damage caused by a storm. His role is to evaluate the damage and provide information to state officials.

This information will be used to determine the level of disaster relief needed in the area. The Fire Marshal's assessment is part of a larger effort to understand the impact of the storm.

Further details about the storm damage and the assessment process are available through KMID ABC Big 2.

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Category: safety · Published: July 20, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Gabriella Meza, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
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Source published	Jul 20, 2026
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'Five feet of water inside': Midland Fire Marshal surveys flood damage in Batesville

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