Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 10:07PM MDT until September 17 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 9:07pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 100 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Some low-water crossings may become
impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1007 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...
Truth or Consequences, City of Elephant Butte, Rock House,
Alamosa Canyon, Lakeshore Highlands, Lost Canyon, Elephant Butte
Lake, Rock Canyon, Hot Springs Landing and South Monticello
Campground.
- 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:
Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov