When was this published?

This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

Who reported this story?

This story was reported by Tamlyn Price at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

Where can I find related coverage?

See more safety coverage from The Midland, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs.

safety

Monahans police urge drivers to avoid flooded roads following heavy rain

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Photo: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · view original

Drivers in Monahans are facing hazardous conditions due to recent rainfall. Officials are warning of dangers associated with flooded roads. Roads in low-lying areas are particularly problematic.

Water covering these areas can make it hard to determine the condition of the road underneath. Further information is available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7. They have reported on the situation in Monahans, where police are urging caution when traveling through flooded areas.

Why this matters

Public-safety stories like this one shape community trust, emergency response, and how residents experience their neighborhoods. The Midland tracks these reports so readers can make informed decisions about where they live, work, and travel.

About this story

As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). The Midland surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page.

For the complete original report, visit KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom.

Category: safety · Published: July 13, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Tamlyn Price, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 13, 2026
AI assistance	Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text
Prepublication human review	No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples

Monahans police urge drivers to avoid flooded roads following heavy rain

More stories

Man hospitalized after rollover near Val Verde County line

Terrell County deputies respond to rollover crash

Odessa Police searching for missing 82-year-old man

Police search for missing 82-year-old James Foley Wright

Mass shooting kills 1, injures 5 others at home in Portland

High school cheerleader’s body-camera confession that she put a newborn in the trash cannot be used as evidence, court rules

Week Ahead in Washington: August 2

2-year-old shoots self in stomach, father arrested

WWII veteran who built airfield after D-Day will mark 102nd birthday at shop founded in 1894 by grandfather

One dead, multiple hospitalized after 87-year-old driver runs red light, police say

‘We are never giving up’: Sheriff says progress is being made in Nancy Guthrie case

Couple indicted in death of 6-day-old baby

Get the briefing.