DONA ANA, NM; El Paso, TX — 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..
Flooding in Dona Ana, NM; El Paso, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS