Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 2:51PM MDT until September 29 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and
may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 251 PM MDT, Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall continue to
affect south-central Sierra County. Expect creeks and arroyos to
continue to rise, including Animas Creek, Seco Creek, Percha
Creek, and Trujillo Canyon. Low water crossings in the region
will likely be dangerously inundated.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arrey, Caballo, Derry, Palomas, Lower Animas Creek and areas
surrounding Caballo Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov