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A drone view shows the Sierra de Ju\u00e1rez beneath rain clouds as seen from El Paso at sunrise on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Forecasters warned of multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the Borderland, raising concerns about localized flooding in low-lying areas.<\/p>\n
Omar Ornelas\/El Paso Times<\/p>\n
USA TODAY Network, Reuters<\/p>\n
El Paso and the surrounding region remain under a flood watch as multiple rounds of storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding.<\/p>\n
Rain chances are expected to increase Tuesday, Sept. 22, peaking around 6 p.m. and continuing overnight. El Paso faces about a 90% chance of rain during the evening hours, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n
Repeated rounds of storms could mostly impact low-lying areas, arroyos and flood-prone roads. Parts of El Paso, Las Cruces, Hatch and Truth or Consequences are under a moderate risk for flash flooding on Tuesday, meaning there is about a 40% chance of flash flooding within the affected area.<\/p>\n
The threat of flash flooding is expected to ease somewhat Wednesday, Sept. 23, when the risk drops to at least 15%.<\/p>\n
Rains continue overnight in El Paso-Las Cruces region<\/p>\n
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms were flowing across the El Paso-Ju\u00e1rez-Las Cruces region as of 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, the National Weather Service reported.<\/p>\n
There were strong storms to the east over Hudspeth County, with heavy rain falling in the area of Cornudas, Texas, located between El Paso and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the NWS said on a post on X, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n
Wind, pea-sized hail expected in El Paso area<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service warned that winds of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail could hit El Paso, Socorro and Chaparral, New Mexico, through 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.<\/p>\n
Storm could drop up to an inch of rain in short time<\/p>\n
After a rainy afternoon, another round of thunderstorms was moving through El Paso around 5:45 p.m. Sept. 22, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n
The storms could produce between half an inch and an inch of rain in a short period of time, increasing the potential for localized flooding.<\/p>\n
El Paso weather radar<\/p>\n
El Paso electric outage map<\/p>\n
More than 300 residents are without power near Vinton, while some parts of El Paso County have reported a few power outages as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Stay updated with power outages here. <\/p>\n
EPISD cancels some after school activities<\/p>\n
El Paso ISD posted on its social media that all after school activities are canceled for Tuesday, Sept. 22.<\/p>\n
High school volleyball and after-school day care at all El Paso ISD Extended Day Learning campuses remain in place, as scheduled.<\/p>\n
El Paso roads begin to become wet, slick<\/p>\n
El Paso roads are already seeing the impact and signs of possible flooding as storms hit the Borderland.<\/p>\n
Road conditions are starting to become a concern for motorists as several high-traffic streets have already started to see rainwater causing water building up and slick roads.<\/p>\n
“Rain is already affecting many locations,” Texas Department of Transportation officials posted on social media. “If you can’t delay your drive, make sure you check conditions before you head out!”<\/p>\n
El Paso, along with the rest of the Borderland, is expected to see several storms over the coming days. National Weather Service issued a flood watch that is in effect for El Paso and parts of Southern New Mexico from noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.<\/p>\n
The areas that have seen heavy rainfall include East and Central El Paso.<\/p>\n
TxDOT cameras show traffic backing up as motorists drive through rain on Interstate 10 near Viscount Boulevard. Water appears to be building up on the side of the highway and Gateway Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Cameras located on Lee Trevino and Pellicano drives show vehicles driving through pools of water.<\/p>\n
In Northeast El Paso, cameras show a large storm dropping heavy rain near U.S. 54 and McCombs Street.<\/p>\n
No major flooding has reported.<\/p>\n
See road conditions map<\/p>\n
TxDOT provides real-time updates on road conditions, including closures caused by flooding and other hazards. See the latest conditions on the map below:<\/p>\n
Rain damages El Pasoans Fighting Hunger canopies<\/p>\n
Tuesday’s rain damaged two canopies at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger’s Mercado, forcing the food bank to close the Mercado at 2 p.m. Neighbors still waiting in line were sent home without the food they came for, the organization said in an email.<\/p>\n
EPFH now faces the added expense of repairing or replacing that protection while continuing its work to feed families across the Borderland.<\/p>\n
Community members and businesses interested in helping with canopy repairs or replacement are encouraged to contact El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. Donations to support the food bank’s work can be madeat FeedElPaso.org.<\/p>\n
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso under flood watch: See live radar, electric outages<\/p>\n
Reporting by Natassia Paloma, Aaron Martinez, Maria Cortes Gonzalez and Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times \/ El Paso Times<\/p>\n
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n
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A drone view shows the Sierra de Ju\u00e1rez beneath rain clouds as seen from El Paso at sunrise on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Forecasters warned of multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the Borderland, raising concerns about localized flooding in low-lying areas. Omar Ornelas\/El Paso Times USA TODAY Network, Reuters <\/p>\n
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