Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 11:58AM MDT until September 29 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
Eastern Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 400 PM MDT.
* At 1158 AM MDT, A broad area of moderate to locally heavy rainfall
continues to strea up across eastern Sierra County, including the
Upper Tularosa Basin and the Jornada del Muerto. Expect flooding in
low lying areas to continue to slowly worsen, with increasing flows
on area arroyos and draws. Minor urban flooding is also possible in
and around Truth or Consequences.
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.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Upham, Cuchillo, Truth or Consequences, Engle, Cutter, City of
Elephant Butte, Palomas, Spaceport America, Williamsburg, Alamosa
Canyon and Elephant Butte Lake.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov