Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern El Paso County
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NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern El Paso County until 3:15 AM MDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western Texas
- 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 at 1:08 AM MDT until September 23 at 3:15 AM MDT. Alert type code: FFW.
Affected Areas
Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas, including West El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Far East El Paso, Fort Bliss, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss Northeast and Franklin Mountains State Park.
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
At 1:08 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:08 AM MDT to 3:15 AM MDT on September 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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