Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 8:47PM MDT until July 18 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 7:47pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
West Central El Paso County in western Texas...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 846 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
West El Paso, Santa Teresa and Sunland Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; El Paso, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov