Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 2:58PM MDT until September 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 258 PM MDT, 1 to 1.5 inches of rain has fallen over portions
of Percha Creek, Trujillo Creek, and Tierra Blanca Creeks, near
Highway 27. Runoff will work its way downstream, to the east, and
may impact low water crossings closer to Arrey this afternoon and
evening. It may take several hours for the water to arrive.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arrey.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov