Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 4:45AM MDT until September 25 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 3:45am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 445 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Rio Penasco, Agua Chiquita Creek, Bluewater Creek, Dry Burnt
Canyon, Elk Canyon, Lower Portions of Hay Canyon, Cox Canyon, and
James Canyon.
The most serious flooding impacts will be in downstream locations
including Mayhill, Sacramento, and Weed.
Runoff will continue for some time this morning.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov