Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 11:22AM MDT until September 29 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 10:22am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
Northeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 215 PM MDT.
* At 1122 AM MDT, Over 1.5 inches of rain has fallen across the Uvas
Valley region in the past hour. While the heaviest rainfall is
moving east of the area, runoff will continue, resulting in
considerable flash flooding.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and gauge indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Uvas Valley. Portions of Highway 26 in the vicinity of Nutt and
Macho Springs.
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:
Luna, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov