Flash Flood — El Paso, Texas

2025-08-29 · near Fabens Arpt, El Paso, Texas

Event narrative

Radar estimated almost 2.5 inches of rainfall north of Fabens which created ponding of water as well as water running into structures including a restaurant in the area.

Wider weather episode

An upper high over the Permian Basin brought deep monsoonal moisture into far west Texas. Early evening thunderstorms developed over the Fabens area and brought over 2 inches of rain and flash flooding to the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.