Sinkhole opens near El Paso High School in Central

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A sinkhole opened up in Central El Paso after Tuesday’s heavy rain.

According to the El Paso Fire Department, the area around Brown Street and Murchison Drive, near El Paso High School, has been blocked off by police after a sinkhole opened up.

This comes in the aftermath of the heavy rains that have been hitting El Paso.

A spokesperson from the City of El Paso’s Streets and Maintenance Department said that stormwater eroded part of the sidewalk and foundation, leading to the damage.

According to the spokesperson, crews secured the site and closed the affected lanes, and continue to review the damage.

Below is the City’s full statement:

Stormwater has eroded part of the curb and the foundation beneath the pavement on Schuster Avenue near Brown Street. Crews have secured the site, closed the impacted lane, and are currently evaluating the extent of the damage.

The Borderland remains at risk of flash flooding on Wednesday.

Video shared on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso.

Sinkhole opens near El Paso High School in Central. Sept. 23, 2026. Credit: FitFam

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