Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 7:07PM MDT until July 31 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 707 PM MDT, Stationary thunderstorms continue to impact parts of
Chaparral. Radar estimates over 2 inches of rain has fallen in a
small area near US-54 and Angelina Boulevard in east Chaparral.
Rainfall amounts over 1 inch have fallen over western portions of
Chaparral.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Northeast El Paso, Chaparral and Franklin Mountains State Park.
Significant flooding is possible in eastern portions of Chaparral,
near US-54.
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:
Dona Ana, NM; Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov