Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 9:21PM MDT until September 16 at 11:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 8:21pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 921 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hatch, Arrey, Derry, Salem, Garfield and Caballo Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov