Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 29 at 11:11PM MDT until September 30 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 10:11pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Rio Grande between Rincon Arroyo and Leasburg Diversion Dam...
and Rincon Arroyo near Rincon.
* Until 130 AM MDT.
* At 1111 PM MDT, Water levels on the Rio Grande at Hayner's Bridge
continue to slowly drop. But flooding is still likely occurring
north of Leasburg Dam. Water levels are also continuing to drop at
Rincon Arroyo.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
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...
Rincon, Peaceful Valley, Selden Canyon, Rinconcito, and Radium
Springs north of Leasburg Dam.
The Rio Grande at Hayner's Bridge crested at 10.87 feet, with a flow
of 6,307 cfs, at 730 PM. It has since dropped to 10.17 feet and a
flow of 5,434 cfs as of 11 PM.
River levels continue to slowly rise at Leasburg Dam, but no flooding
is anticipated south of Leasburg due to levee protection, and higher
ground along the right bank.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov