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  1. Flooding occurred in El Paso, involving the Pershing Dam and reported by the National Weather Service.

Severe Storm and Flooding Alerts Issued for El Paso and Otero County

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The National Weather Service issued an ABC-7 First Alert regarding severe storm risk and flooding for El Paso, Doña Ana, Hudspeth, and Otero County on September 22, 2026. The alerts were issued as a backdoor cold front pushed into the region. Rain chances were expected to climb to 70% that night.

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Why it matters

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The alerts affect the operational areas of El Paso and Otero County. The situation led to flash flood warnings for El Paso County and subsequent road closures managed by the Texas Department of Transportation.

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  1. Road crews are working between Orizaba and Redd while the office of emergency management monitors weather and coordinates resources.Sub-event
  2. Flash flood warning issued for El Paso County, leading to road closures managed by the Texas Department of Transportation.Sub-event
  3. New severe storm and flooding alerts issued for El Paso and Otero County.1 source

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