NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 10, 2026Hillsborough County
Heavy rains cause street flooding, traffic light outages, and power disruption in El Paso
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Heavy rainfall in El Paso caused street flooding, vehicle disruptions, and a power outage at a Walmart store. The El Paso Fire Department responded to 13 weather-related calls, including reports of lightning, affected traffic lights, fallen trees, and a stranded vehicle. Authorities advise drivers not to attempt to cross flooded roads.
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Residents face hazardous driving conditions, traffic light outages, and potential property or business disruptions due to accumulated rainwater.
Key Facts
- Heavy rainfall in El Paso caused water accumulation and difficult driving conditions in parts of the city, particularly in the central area.
- The El Paso Fire Department responded to 13 weather-related calls during the storm.
- Fire department spokesperson Héctor González reported that 8 calls involved lightning, 2 involved affected traffic lights, 2 involved fallen trees, and 1 involved a vehicle stranded in water.
- Authorities advise drivers not to attempt to cross accumulated water on roads due to hidden dangers and unseen currents.
- A Walmart store experienced a power interruption and product losses due to the severe weather.
- Local residents noted that flooding in the central area has been a persistent issue over many years.
Who's Mentioned
locationTexas“State where El Paso is located”locationEl Paso“City where heavy rains and flooding occurred”OrganizationWalmart“Commercial establishment affected by a power outage and product loss”PersonHéctor González“Department spokesperson who detailed the emergency calls”OrganizationEl Paso Department of Bomberos“Responded to 13 weather-related calls”