What is happening
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:02AM MDT until September 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
The National Weather Service NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued this warning at September 23 at 9:02AM UTC. It remains in effect until 12:00 PM UTC for the following areas: Dona Ana, NM; El Paso, TX.
This is a live snapshot as of 9:16 AM Pacific. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.
Dona Ana, NM; El Paso, TX — Flash Flood Warning
Issuing office: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. Issued: September 23 at 9:02AM UTC. Expires: 12:00 PM UTC. Severity: Severe.
What the NWS says:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico…
Central El Paso County in western Texas…* Until 600 AM MDT.
* At 302 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
West El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Far
East El Paso, Mission Valley, Horizon City, Clint, Anthony, Santa
Teresa, Sunland Park, Canutillo, Anthony Gap and San Elizario.
Named in the warning: * Until 600 AM MDT.
Stay safe tonight
Turn around, don’t drown: most flood deaths happen in vehicles. Never drive through flooded roadways — six inches of moving water can knock you down, a foot can sweep a car.
If water gets into the home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, photograph everything before cleanup (documentation matters for insurance), then call a local restoration contractor — water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.
What this means for restoration teams
This is the exact interior-flooding job mix restoration teams see most: water intrusion through doors and foundation cracks, saturated drywall and insulation in finished lower levels, and sewage backup in low-lying areas. Mold risk starts climbing within 24–48 hours if drying doesn’t start.
The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address + water source + affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.
FEMA & federal assistance
FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.
Looking ahead
When this warning expires at 12:00 PM UTC, watch for additional rounds — storms often train over the same area, and creeks and streams can crest after the rain stops. The next NWS update lands with the next warning product or the area forecast discussion. Water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.
Sources & how to verify
Source: the National Weather Service alert (api.weather.gov) via NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. Verify for your county or ZIP at weather.gov or your local NWS office page.
This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.
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