Historic rainfall damages gravesites in Anthony
ANTHONY, New Mexico – Intense rainfall left behinds dozens of sunken graves in Anthony. “It’s sad,” said Patsy Padilla, who was grateful to learn…
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Sunken, damaged graves at Fort Bliss cemetery after heavy rain
EL PASO, Texas — Over the past week rainfall flooded more than just the streets of El Paso, it also caused damage to grave plots at the Fort Bliss…
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StormTRACK Weather: Increased clouds, plenty of moisture for afternoon showers
Good Morning! Get ready for another humid afternoon with increasing clouds and plenty of moisture for afternoon showers and storms. The next weather…
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With evacuations lifted, La Union flood damage is assessed
LA UNION, New Mexico – After abandoning their flooded homes in the midst of the crisis, La Union residents returned to their neighborhoods Monday to…
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El Paso City Council seeks regular updates on storm water system in wake of flooding
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council is taking steps to monitor how storm water systems are operating in El Paso. On Monday in a unanimous vote, it…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Line of storms moving in tonight, some could be severe, flooding
Happy Monday to you. I’m filling in for Dave again. We are still under a flash flood watch until 3:00 AM tomorrow. The atmosphere can still drop off…
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Las Cruces neighborhood alarmed by sinkhole caused by floods
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A sinkhole in a north Las Cruces neighborhood is just one more example of crumbling infrastructure during this historic…
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ABC-7 First Alert: More showers expected through Tuesday, heavy rain possible
Good Morning, it’s been a soggy start to the day and more rain is in the forecast this afternoon. The ABC-7 First Alert will remain in effect through…
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La Union flood evacuees allowed to return home; emergency declared
UPDATE: LA UNION, New Mexico — Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart deemed it safe Sunday night for La Union flooding evacuees to return to their…
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Heavy rains leave Anthony apartment complex flooded
ANTHONY, New Mexico — After dealing with heavy rains throughout the week, an Anthony apartment complex has had one of its main parking lots…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Flash flood watch remains in place until Monday morning
El Paso, Texas–The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team will keep the ABC-7 First Alert in place as our main concern the next few days will be flood prone…
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El Paso experiencing 2nd wettest Monsoon Season in history
EL PASO, Texas — This year’s Monsoon Season is officially one for the record books. According to National Weather Service data released Sunday, the…
Continue ReadingDeath toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
By EVENS SANON and MARK STEVENSON Associated Press LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that battered Haiti is…
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Turkey evacuates some flooding victims; death toll hits 62
ISTANBUL (AP) — The death toll in Turkey’s severe floods this week has climbed to at least 62 people Sunday. Torrential rains that pounded…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flooding potential today and tomorrow
Good Sunday morning to you all. I hope you all are waking up safe and sound in your homes…but I know that is not the case for many this morning. We…
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2-year-old El Paso girl now dies from home flood that also killed her grandma
UPDATE, Aug. 14: A 2-year-old girl who was hospitalized after her family’s home was overcome by floodwaters that triggered a living room wall…
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Mandatory evacuations ordered for parts of La Union due to more rain
UPDATE: Doña Ana County officials said Saturday afternoon that residents in La Union and adjacent areas who evacuated their homes because of…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Flash flood watch remains in place as showers continue across the borderland
El Paso, Texas– The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team is keeping the ABC-7 First Alert in place as we continue to see chances for heavy rainfall…
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El Paso, La Union see 6 inches of rain in 48 hours; ‘dangerous’ flood warning
EL PASO, Texas — Some portions of El Paso and southern New Mexico received about 6 inches of rain over the past two days, the National Weather…
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Debris from storms forces closure of Transmountain Road, St. Augustine Pass
UPDATE, Aug. 14: Authorities shut down Transmountain Road in both directions through El Paso for a third-straight day as storms dropping up to five…
Continue ReadingCNN meteorologist explains biggest threats facing Haiti after earthquake
The US Geological Survey said it’s likely that casualties are “high” after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti. CNN meteorologist Allison…
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More than 300 people dead after 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti
By AnneClaire Stapleton and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN The Haitian government declared a state of emergency after at least 304 people died in a 7.2…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flash flooding likely
Good Saturday morning to you. We will have another humid day today with dewpoints in the mid 60s. That also means our atmosphere will be prime to let…
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100-year rain event led to La Union dam erosion, flooding homes of 42 residents
CLICK HERE for additional updates UPDATE, Aug. 13: The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners met in an emergency session late Friday afternoon to…
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WATCH: City of El Paso, EP Water briefing on flood damage, preps for more rain
EL PASO, Texas – Thursday’s record-setting rain resulted in flooding and damage citywide. Crews have been out in force Friday assessing damage…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heavy rain potential through Saturday
Flash Flood Watch through Saturday morning The ABC-7 First Alert continues through Saturday and so will the Flash Flood Watch. Heavy rain pounded…
Continue Reading El Paso storms drop 4 inches of rain, floods submerge streets
UPDATE: As of Friday morning, TxDOT advised that Transmountain Road had reopened, as had I-10 West at Cotton. However, officials said Paisano at…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Potential for flooding as strong storms are expected to continue overnight
El Paso, Texas– The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for heavy rain expected overnight and for the next several days.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Monsoon rain brings concern for flash floods through Saturday
The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect through Saturday. Cloudy skies and mild temperatures will kick off the day, you’ll feel the moisture and the…
Continue Reading New hurricane forms well off Mexico’s Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The fourth hurricane of the eastern Pacific season has formed far off the coast of Mexico, but it’s not expected to…
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