Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 8:33PM MDT until August 1 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 7:33pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 1145 PM MDT.
* At 833 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall have
affected a broad swath of rural southwestern Dona Ana County.
Another round of thunderstorms is moving through, which may push 3
hour rainfall amounts over 3 inches in places. Considerable
flooding is likely to occur on back roads north and south of
Interstate 10, west of the Border Patrol Checkpoint, and east of
the Luna County line. This includes County Highway C-001, and
possibly the I-10 frontage roads in the vicinity of Exit 116.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of West Central Dona Ana County.
The Mason Draw drainage area has been particularly hard hit.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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