Flooding Risks Rise in El Paso as Debris Clogs Storm Infrastructure

Heavy rain floods El Paso roadways amid flood watch

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso, Southwest, and South-central New Mexico are under a flood watch as heavy rainfall hit the Borderland and nearby areas Tuesday, Sept, 22, in the after afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Heavy rain moved across parts of El Paso on Tuesday, leaving standing water in some [...]

Flooding risks rise in El Paso as debris clogs storm infrastructure

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As storms roll into El Paso, residents face a recurring issue: debris turning downpours into dangerous flooding. Responsibility for keeping El Paso's drain infrastructure open is shared across city and regional operations. El Paso Water's Stormwater Utility operates as the main agency managing the city's major stormwater infrastructure. EPWater crews

Flood watch issued as El Paso could see up to 2 to 4 inches of rain

Rain chances are expected to peak beginning around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 and continue overnight, with El Paso facing a 90% chance of rain.

El Paso Flood Watch And Storm Forecast

El Paso starts Tuesday clear and warm, but storms, gusty winds and a Flood Watch arrive from noon through Wednesday evening.