Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 6:56PM MDT until September 29 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Hatch Valley in northwestern Dona Ana County in south central
New Mexico...
* Until 845 PM MDT.
* At 652 PM MDT, Dona Ana County Emergency management requested the
issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency for the Hatch Valley between
the Sierra County Line and Rincon. Emergency managements report
several retention dams are near full in the area, and intense
runoff is flowing in the area. Areas in the vicinity of Hatch are
being evacuated.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Hatch Valley. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, and rivers.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hatch, Salem, Garfield, and Rincon.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov