Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 6:09PM MDT until July 31 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 8:15pm
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 915 PM MDT.
* At 609 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms have spread closer to
Interstate 10, just south of Las Cruces. Torrential rainfall rates
over 2 inches per hour have been observed.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage
and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Las Cruces, Mesquite and San Pablo.
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