Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 5:32PM MDT until September 10 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Fork Walnut Creek, Bear Creek, Mangas Creek and Walnut
Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mangas Springs and Mangas Valley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Grant, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov