Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 6:46PM MDT until July 31 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 845 PM MDT.
* At 646 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall are occuring
around Chaparral, and have produced over 1.5 inches of rain on the
east side of Chaparral near US-54.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos, roads, as well as other
poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chaparral.
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; Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov