Why do El Paso streets flood despite little rain, millions in stormwater projects?

Why do El Paso streets flood despite little rain, millions in stormwater projects?

It’s been a dry year in El Paso by historical standards, but pockets of the city have experienced flash floods due to brief, powerful rainstorms. And images of inundated streets here raise a question: Despite a long list of flood control projects funded by El Paso Water customers, why does the city experience flash flooding even after only brief rainfall?  In a typical year, El Paso by mid-July has usually seen 3.1 inches of rainfall, according …

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