Dangerous weather swept through the El Paso area on Sunday evening, June 14, 2026. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms struck multiple communities across the Borderland, flooding streets and prompting urgent warnings from the National Weather Service. The El Paso flash flood warning June 2026 event caught residents off guard and created hazardous conditions across several neighborhoods. Authorities and transportation officials are urging the public to stay off flooded roads until conditions improve.
Where the warnings apply right now
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for El Paso County. That warning now extends past 10 p.m. Sunday evening. Additionally, a separate flash flood warning covers Sunland Park and Santa Teresa until 9:15 p.m.
The NWS also issued a severe thunderstorm warning stretching east to Socorro. That warning runs until 8 p.m. Sunday. Furthermore, residents in the Alamogordo area received alerts about severe thunderstorms heading their way, with the possibility of pea-sized hail. Together, the warnings cover a wide stretch of the Borderland and surrounding communities.
Where flooding has already been reported
The storms moved fast and caused immediate disruptions across several El Paso neighborhoods. A severe thunderstorm struck the Upper Valley early Sunday evening. By around 7:30 p.m., floodwaters covered intersections throughout the Sunset neighborhood. Residents reported difficulty leaving the area due to the standing water blocking exits. Moreover, the intersection at Sunland Park and Doniphan Drive also flooded, tying up traffic in a key corridor.
Beyond El Paso proper, heavy rain reports came in from Anthony, Las Cruces and Northeast El Paso. The storm system clearly spread its impact across a broad geographic area rather than concentrating in a single location. Viewers across the region submitted photos to KTSM showing the extent of the flooding in their communities.
What TxDOT and officials are saying
The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District confirmed reports of flooded roadways in the Northeast and other parts of the city. In response, TxDOT issued a direct reminder to all motorists — do not drive into standing water under any circumstances. That guidance is especially critical during flash flooding events, when water depth on roads can be deceiving and conditions can change within seconds.
KTSM also reached out to the El Paso Fire Department to determine whether crews had already responded to any weather-related emergencies. Details from that inquiry were still pending at the time of publication.
What to do if you are in the affected area
Anyone currently in or near the areas covered by active flash flood or severe thunderstorm warnings should take the situation seriously. Avoid driving on any road with visible standing water. Even a few inches of fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle off course. If you are already stuck in a flooded area, stay in your vehicle and call for help rather than attempting to walk through floodwaters.
Stay tuned to the National Weather Service and local emergency management channels for updates as the storm system continues to move through the region. Conditions can shift quickly during active flash flooding events, and what appears safe one moment may become dangerous within minutes.
This is a developing situation. Further updates on flooding, emergency responses and storm movement will follow as new information becomes available.
Source: KTSM 9 News / National Weather Service El Paso
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