Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 11:24:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 12:32:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 1:37:15 AM UTC

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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 5:24PM MDT until October 29 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning for southwestern Hidalgo County, New Mexico, until 8:15 PM MDT. Radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain, and flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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Oct 30, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning for southwestern Hidalgo County, New Mexico, until 8:15 PM MDT. Radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain, and flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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