Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 14 at 10:14AM MDT until September 16 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Most of Grant and far western Sierra Counties including the
Black Range and the Gila Wilderness
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture will continue to move into the area on Tuesday
and with the moderate and widespread rainfall we have seen for
the last couple of days the potential for flash flooding will be
increasing Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov