Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 4:22PM MDT until September 29 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 422 PM MDT, Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall will continue to
affect the Tularosa Basin through this evening. Localized flooding
will occur, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas.
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...
Orogrande, White Sands National Park, White Sands Missile Range
Headquarters, Holloman Air Force Base and McGregor Range Base.
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:
Dona Ana, NM; Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov