Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 29 at 7:14PM MDT until September 29 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
Northern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 714 PM MDT, Rainfall is beginning to become more scattered and
less intense across northern Luna County. However, flooding is
likely on going in several areas, particularly with slow
drainage.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Deming, Lake Valley, Akela, Gage, Butterfield Trail Estates, Rock
Hound State Park, Uvas Valley and Deming Ranchettes.
- 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.
Area Description:
Grant, NM; Luna, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov