Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 6:42PM MDT until September 29 at 11:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Rio Grande between Rincon and Leasburg Dam and the Rincon
Arroyo in northern Dona Ana County in New Mexico...
* Until 1130 PM MDT.
* At 642 PM MDT, river gauge reports indicate flooding on the Rio
Grande at Hayner's Bridge near Rincon. Gauges also indicate Rincon
Arroyo remains flooded.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, and rivers.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rincon, Angostura, Rinconcito, Peaceful Valley, Selden Canyon, and
Radium Springs.
The Rio Grande gauge at Hayner's Bridge near Rincon 10.8 feet, with a
flow of 6,250 cfs. This will result in flooding downstream on the Rio
Grande in locations not protected by levees. Expect flooding to
impact portions of Highway 185, especially near the old Martinez
Arena at mile marker 22.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov