Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 7:55PM MDT until September 7 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 755 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall rates are
moving up the Mimbres Valley. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen
around San Lorenzo in 30 to 45 minutes, based on radar and ground
based gauges. This will lead to localized minor flooding in the
area.
- If heavy rain continues, a Flash Flood Warning may be needed for
Noonday Canyon and the Galaz Street low water crossing in San
Lorenzo.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
San Lorenzo, Mimbres and San Juan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Grant, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov