Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 2:12PM MDT until September 29 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 415 PM MDT.
* At 212 PM MDT, Torrential rain is moving into the area between
Leasburg and Broad Canyon. Expect flash flooding to occur in
arroyos along Highway 185, and in low lying areas around Leasburg
and Radium Springs.
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...
Leasburg and Radium Springs.
This warning includes the Slot Canyon and hiking trails behind Broad
Canyon Dam.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov