The National Weather Service office in El Paso, Texas / Santa Teresa, New Mexico issued a Flood Warning on September 30 at 8:59 PM MDT, in effect until October 1 at 6:51 PM MDT. The warning currently spans 80 areas, including El Paso, Texas; several counties in south-central Nebraska (Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Nuckolls, Thayer, Webster, and York); and Lake and Volusia counties in Florida, along with roughly 70 additional locations.
A Flood Warning means flooding is already occurring or is imminent – this is a step beyond a Flood Watch, which only means conditions are favorable. Residents in the listed areas may notice water covering roads, rising creeks and streams, standing water in low-lying spots and underpasses, and in some places water approaching homes or businesses.
Because the warning covers such a wide area, impacts will vary by location. In El Paso, the main concern is typically flash flooding in arroyos and on desert roadways that channel runoff quickly. In Nebraska, watch for small streams and rural roads going under water. In Florida, heavy rain can pond on streets and overwhelm drainage in a short time.
What to do
First, never drive through water covering a road – six inches of moving water can knock a person down, and a foot can float many vehicles. Turn around and find another route. Second, if you live in a flood-prone spot, move valuables and electronics off the floor and be ready to move to higher ground if water rises. Third, keep your phone charged and enable wireless emergency alerts so you receive any upgraded warnings overnight.
This information comes from the National Weather Service (NWS El Paso TX / Santa Teresa NM).
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right now if I'm in one of these areas?
Avoid driving on flooded roads, stay away from arroyos, creeks, and underpasses, and keep your phone charged with emergency alerts enabled. If water approaches your home, move to higher ground or an upper floor.
How long will this Flood Warning last?
The warning is currently in effect until 6:51 PM MDT on October 1. The NWS may extend, expand, or cancel it depending on how rainfall and water levels develop.
Is flooding actually happening, or is it just possible?
A Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or imminent in the warned areas. If you are near El Paso, south-central Nebraska, or Lake/Volusia counties in Florida, treat it as an active situation, not just a possibility.
Can I drive through water on the road if it looks shallow?
No. It is impossible to judge depth or whether the road underneath is washed out. Six inches of moving water can sweep a person away, and about a foot can carry off a car – turn around instead.
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Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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