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Flash Flood Warning — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 4:14PM MDT until October 29 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for southwestern Hidalgo County, New Mexico, until 7:15 p.m. MDT on October 29, 2026. Radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, and flash flooding was reported as ongoing or expected shortly.

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  • Affected location: Southwestern Hidalgo County, New Mexico
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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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