Flash Flood — El Paso, Texas

2025-08-18 · near Canutillo, El Paso, Texas

Event narrative

Road closures were reported on 1st Street in Canutillo due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

An upper high right over the El Paso area trapped low level monsoonal moisture under it. Early evening thunderstorms were slow moving and heavy rain caused flash flooding near Canutillo.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.