New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/31/2026 16:47

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 5:47PM MDT until July 31 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 31, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
July 31, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 815 PM MDT. * At 547 PM MDT, A slow moving thunderstorm over Talavera is producing torrential rainfall rates up to 2.50 inches per hour. This will result in flash flooding in arroyos across Talavera, and further west near A-Mountain. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, low water crossings, roads, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Las Cruces and Talavera.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Dona Ana, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov