Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:34AM MDT until October 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 5:34am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande At El Paso affecting El Paso County.
For the Rio Grande...including El Paso...Minor flooding is forecast
to continue through the day.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at El Paso.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding is occurring on area roads which has lead
to road closures. Walking paths and parks located between the Rio
Grande levees will be inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:05 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:05 AM MDT Thursday was 9.7 feet. The river will continue to
slowly recede through the next few days.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3
feet on 08/01/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM MDT.
Area Description:
El Paso, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov