Development to blame for inaccurate flood plain map in Midland Co. What was once a flood plain is now developed homes and businesses. The water was never rerouted. The results? Flooded property. Author: Sammi Steele Updated: 6:19 PM CDT July 7, 2021 MIDLAND, Texas — While the rain has held off this week, flooding continues to impact homeowners across Midland county. Aside from mother nature, we are learning development is also to blame. More people are moving to the area and it has changed the landscape quite literally. Half a years’ worth of rainfall in one week has caused the county problems it has never encountered before.