Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 5:53AM MDT until September 23 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 4:53am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water
over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 553 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Upham, Engle, Cutter and Spaceport America.
- 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.
Area Description:
Sierra, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov