Flash Flood — El Paso, Texas

2024-08-30 · near Smeltertown, El Paso, Texas

Event narrative

Flash flooding was reported by TXDOT along Interstate 10 West near Cotton. Gateway West was also impassable and both roads were closed.

Wider weather episode

Increased moisture and slow storm movement brought heavy rain and flash flooding to El Paso near Cotton Street.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211606. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.