New Mexico, Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/31/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 6:43PM MDT until July 31 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 31, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
July 31, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 915 PM MDT. * At 643 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms are producing torrential rainfall between La Union and Chamberino, an area recently hit hard by heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to occur in short arroyos running off the west mesa, and in low-lying areas. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, roads, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... La Union and areas just south of Chamberino.
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; El Paso, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov