Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 29 at 6:59PM MDT until September 29 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
Northwestern Hidalgo 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. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 659 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lordsburg, Tyrone, Silver City, Oak Grove, White Signal,
Lordsburg Playa, Mangas Valley, Tyrone Mine and Wind Canyon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Grant, NM; Hidalgo, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov