Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 12:45PM MDT until September 29 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 1245 PM MDT, While heavy rain has moved out of Garfield and Salem
areas for now, significant run off is continuing. Of particular
concern are the few arroyos that lack retention dams, including
Broadburst Arroyo, and the unnamed arroyos just north of Garfield
Canyon, near county road E-055.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Salem and Garfield.
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.
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