Update: Videos are coming in of the flooding currently happening in Ruidoso. The Village of Ruidoso also says that “multiple areas are currently reporting water outages. Public Works is aware.” RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for the South Fork burn scar in south-central Lincoln County. The
Continue ReadingStorms will be less likely on Wednesday, along with the threat for flooding being diminished. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will rapidly heat up for the weekend and early next week with highs from 100-104
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso water says that a “StormWater Fee” is added to everyones water bill alongside the water usage bill and the wastewater usage bill. They say that it is used for operation and maintenance of the storm water system, and to pay for bonds that El Paso Water takes out
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert large portions throughout the region are waking up to active rainfall. Storm chances will continue into your evening. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for Lincoln County and Ruidoso ahead of today’s rainfall: Flood Watch in effect from July 29,
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Storms will once again pop across the area Monday night and early Tuesday, unleashing heavy rain in spots with the potential of some flooding. Storms will move to the NW/N. There could also be some small hail that occurs in some storms along with gusty winds around 35 mph. Rain chances will continue on Tuesday,
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Parts of the Village of Ruidoso is under a National Weather Service Flood Watch from Noon until 8 PM today. The areas in the South Fork, Salt, McBride, and Blue-2 burn scars are under the watch. Those areas have been heavy hit by rain and flooding the last few weeks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as thunderstorm chances stick around to start the work week. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for Doña Ana and for Lincoln County ahead of todays rainfall. Flood Watch in effect from July 28, 03:00 PM MDT until July 29,
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El Paso, Tx (KVIA-TV)- The monsoon season continues, heavy downpours can drastically reduce visibility, create slick roads, and cause flash flooding, leading to increased risks for drivers. The Texas Department of Transportation in El Paso emphasizes that driving safely during these conditions is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers,
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Our ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert because of increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. We are already seeing activity in El Paso and Las Cruces. Our best chance for rain in the Borderland will be tomorrow evening through Tuesday afternoon. These storms will produce heavy rain and
Continue Reading The National Weather Service in El Paso and Santa Teresa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ruidoso including the Salt and South Fork Burn Scar areas until 7:45 PM this evening. According to doppler radar and rain gauges, heavy rain has fallen over the South Fork Burn Scar areas and up to 1.25 inches
Continue Reading The National Weather Service in El Paso and Santa Teresa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dona Ana and Otero Counties along US-70 until 4:15 PM. Main hazards are quarter-sized hail and 60 mile per hour winds!
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Moisture is increasing across El Paso today, bringing a chance for isolated storms this afternoon and evening. Some could produce gusty winds and brief downpours. The heaviest rain and flash flooding risk arrives Monday and Tuesday, especially west of the city. Temperatures stay near the upper 90s today, cooling slightly early week before warming back
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Saturday brings hot and mostly dry weather across the Borderland. El Paso and Las Cruces will stay sunny with highs near 101°. Starting Sunday, moisture increases across the region, with storm chances building into early next week. Monday and Tuesday look to be the most active, with potential for heavy rain and flash flooding.
Continue Reading It was another hot and dry day in the Borderland. We hit another triple digit high today, the high was 102. Tomorrow will be a bit cooler with a high of 96. We saw clouds starting to increase in the Borderland. Moisture will be increase tomorrow. The best chances will be on Monday night into
Continue Reading We are on track for a hot and dry weekend in the Borderland. Today, we rose to 99 here in El Paso. Tomorrow will be similar, most of the rain chances will remain in the mountains. A plume of tropical moisture will slowly make its way into the Borderland and starting Sunday, rain chances will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today weather conditions are expected to remain calm as temps climb. El Paso is expected to hit the triple digits with a high of 100, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 98. Prepare for the heat and stay hydrated! Rain chances will remain low over the next
Continue Reading We are tracking mostly hot and dry conditions for a couple of days in the Borderland. Some of these highs may flirt with the triple digits. Most of the showers and thunderstorms will remain confined in the mountains, but if we do see some action it will be ISOLATED.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Thursday forecast is anticipated to be mostly calm. Winds not expected to be a large factor neither are rain chances as temps climb. El Paso we are expecting to see a high of 99 today, Las Cruces 96. Temperatures are warming amid our drier weather pattern, because of this
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The flood waters that tore through the small town of Vado on Tuesday night left some residents’ homes unrecognizable. One resident told ABC-7 he lost most of his chickens and spent all day Wednesday relocating nine of his race horses. He said the youngest horse is only nine months old
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is seeing drier air move in, with the possibility of some scattered thunderstorms expected in the mountains. A few scattered storms in the lowlands is also to be expected. While the overall chance for rain remains, overall storm activity is expected to decrease, especially in the northern and
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ABC-7 met with two sisters from Vado, N.M. whose homes got flooded overnight Wednesday — they shared what their homes look like and their biggest concerns. Rosa Emilia Olasio and her sister, who are also neighbors opened their doors to ABC-7 and showed the now muddy rooms their homes are filled with. Their items, all
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Watch the news conference below: VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Emergency manager will provide an update on the conditions in Vado, New Mexico. Amanda Bowen will cover the current conditions, response and recovery efforts that the county is conducting in response to the flooding. The manager will also provide safety tips
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Update (July 24, 2025): Water has receded but continues to surround many homes and properties, contaminated with trash, animal feces, dead insects and oil. The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss a potential disaster declaration. It will start at 4 p.m. and be livestreamed on their YouTube channel,
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Scattered Showers and storms hit the area Tuesday afternoon and night dropping some heavy rainfall in spots such as Socorro and Vado. Rainfall amounts were from 1-3″. Our rain chances drop off Wednesday as drier air moves in. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s. Temps will heat up for Friday and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rain chances remain elevated through the region for your Tuesday as temps remain hot. Las Cruces woke up to active rainfall this morning El Paso mostly dry, however rain chances ares till expected into our midafternoon and early evening. We are looking at a 40-50% chance for some scattered showers
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El Paso received some beneficial rainfall on Sunday and Monday – more is on the way. El Paso Int’l Airport recorded nearly .40″ over the 24-hour time period. Storms will develop to our south tonight and move north. Some cells will produce locally heavy rain, which could result in flooding issues, especially when it falls
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Power outages caused by last night’s storm continued to impact residents in the Borderland even up to this morning, with some expressing frustration over the situation. While many reported their lights remained on, others experienced flickering lights throughout the night. Vice President of El Paso Electric Omar Gallegos stated that the
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Traffic Safety Coordination (CGSV), also known as the Juárez Traffic Police, provided roadside assistance to 111 drivers and seven who required towing due to heavy rains that caused flooding on Sunday and Monday. Juárez municipal police (SSPM) and the civil protection department have been assisting drivers as well. SSPM
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