Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 14 at 1:35AM MDT until September 14 at 4:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 12:35am
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 430 AM MDT.
* At 135 AM MDT, Additional rounds of thunderstorms with torrential
rainfall are moving into the Sapillo Creek Basin. 1 to 1.5 inches
of rain has fallen near Gattons Park and Sapillo Creek Campground.
Lower amounts have fallen further to the west, but additional
thunderstorms are approaching. Flash flooding in Sapillo Creek,
especially upstream or east of Lake Roberts, is expected. Several
low water crossings between Gattons Park and the Highway 15
Junction west of Lake Roberts will likely become flooded.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, low
water crossings, as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lake Roberts village, Gattons Park, Sapillo Creek Valley, Lake
Roberts Heights and Trout Valley.
The worst flooding will likely occur where Sapillo Creek crosses
Highway 35 in low water crossings.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov