Flash Flood Warning for Central El Paso County, TX
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for central El Paso County until 2:00 AM MDT due to a thunderstorm producing torrential rainfall.
This weather record, quickly
- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- El Paso, TX
- Issued
- September 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. Effective from September 23, 2026 at 12:32 AM MDT until September 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM MDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Central El Paso County in western Texas, including East, Central and Southeast El Paso, Mission Valley, Fort Bliss, Socorro and Sparks.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
At 12:32 AM MDT, a thunderstorm with torrential rainfall rates produced nearly 0.75 inches of rain in 30 minutes near Socorro. Areas in southeast and central El Paso have already received up to 1.50 inches of rain earlier this evening. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar and automated gauges.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately from September 23, 2026 at 12:32 AM MDT and remains in effect until September 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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