Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/17/2026 15:47

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:47PM 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 - 3:47pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 447 PM MDT, Thunderstorms were finally pushing south and east of the most of the warning area, with lighter rain continuing to fall south of Loop 375. Runoff in arroyos is likely to continue for some time. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. 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