Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 5:57PM MDT until September 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. 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 557 PM MDT, Moderate to locally heavy rainfall continue to
affect northern Dona Ana County. Localized flooding is likely to
continue.
- Flash flood warnings are also in effect for some areas, including
Rincon.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hatch, Leasburg, Rincon, Northrup Landing, Radium Springs, Dona
Ana, Salem, Garfield, Portions of Jornada Experimental Range,
Uvas Valley, and Hill.
- 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; Luna, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov