Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 25 at 6:25PM MDT until July 25 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 625 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain of up to 1.5
inches due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small
stream flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hermosa, Ladder Ranch and Lower Animas Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov