Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 6:46PM MDT until September 22 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall rates will
quickly move through the greater Las Cruces Area. But torrential
rain will lead to minor flooding, especially in poor drainage
areas. Arroyos in the Talavera area and north of US-70 on the
East Mesa may flow again.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus, Mesilla, Fairacres, Talavera, East
Mesa, San Pablo, Picacho and Northeast Las Cruces.
- 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:
Dona Ana, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov