Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- Areas
- El Paso, TX
- Places
- Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows, Butterfield
- In effect
- until 8:15 PM MDT, Oct 29, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 5:11 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 5:11 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 5:11 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles, and just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down.
Stay away from small creeks and streams, underpasses and low-lying areas. If you are in one of these places, move to higher ground. Never drive around barricades.
The warning names Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows and Butterfield. Be aware of your surroundings in these areas until the warning ends at 7:15 PM MDT.
If you can do so safely, report flooding you see to local emergency services or law enforcement. They can pass the information to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 781 claims in El Paso County from 1978 to 2026, as of September 9, 2026. These counts cover only insured properties, so they do not show all past flooding.
FEMA has made disaster declarations for El Paso County, including severe storms and flooding in August 2006 (declaration 1658). Other declarations were for severe winter storms in 2021 and extreme wildfire threat in 2006.
Updates
- The National Weather Service extended the flash flood warning until 8:15 PM MDT.
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued the flash flood warning until 7:15 PM MDT.
History here
El Paso County: 781 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
El Paso County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-1658 (2006): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in El Paso, Texas?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning at 4:27 PM MDT for northeastern El Paso County. It runs until 7:15 PM MDT on October 29, 2026.
- Which areas are affected by the El Paso flash flood warning?
- The warning covers northeastern El Paso County in western Texas. Named locations include Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows and Butterfield.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Doppler radar indicated between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain had fallen as of 4:27 PM MDT. The National Weather Service said up to 1 inch more is possible in the warned area.
Sources
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 29, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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