Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 6:17PM MDT until September 29 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
Northwestern Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 915 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 617 PM MDT, Moderate to briefly heavy rainfall continues to
affect the area. Expect flooding in low water crossings and poor
drainage areas to continue.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cliff, Redrock, Mule Creek, Virden, Buckhorn, Riverside, Gila,
Gila Lower Box, Bill Evans Lake and Gila Middle Box.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Grant, NM; Hidalgo, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov