Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:16PM MDT until July 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central El Paso County in western Texas...
* Until 615 PM MDT.
* At 416 PM MDT, Persistent thunderstorms with heavy rainfall
continue to affect parts of northeast El Paso, particularly north
of Spur 601, and around Loop 375 at Dyer. Rainfall rates of 2
inches per hour have been observed, and gauge reports are nearing
the 1 inch mark.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and
underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-
lying areas. Channelized arroyos will become raging
torrents and very dangerous.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Northeast El Paso, Fort Bliss and Biggs Field.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
El Paso, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: