Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 2:07PM MDT until September 29 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 207 PM MDT, Another round of heavy rainfall is moving up into the
Hatch Valley, with rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour. This
will exacerbate flooding in the area, including in Rincon village,
and on all low water crossings in the area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash floodin
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...
Hatch, Rincon, Rinconcito, and Peaceful Valley.
Expect severe flooding on low water crossings along Highway 185
between mile markers 21 and 33.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Highway 154 is also likely to experience
serious flooding.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Luna, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov