First published 9/19/2026, 3:37:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 3:37:15 AM

Flood Advisory issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 9:27 PM MDT (2026-09-19T03:27:00Z) valid until September 18 at 11:30 PM MDT (local advisory window). Advisory warns of localized flooding risk from heavy rainfall affecting the El Paso/Santa Teresa area; may impact roads and low-lying areas during the stated period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Localized flash/flooding can create hazardous driving conditions, strand vehicles, and cause property water intrusion. Residents and travelers in the affected area should take near-term precautions and avoid flooded roadways.

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Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 9:27PM MDT until September 18 at 11:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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