Drainage installation issues caused major flooding in El Paso on August 18, 2026.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Drainage installation issues caused major flooding in El Paso on August 18, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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El Paso
city in and county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States
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Texas Department of Transportation
governmental agency in Texas, United States
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- The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for El Paso County, warning of expected rain in El Paso and New Mexico.