Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 5:13PM MDT until August 16 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central El Paso County in western Texas...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 513 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Far East El Paso and Fort Bliss
Northeast.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov