Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 11:29PM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 10:29pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The southern Gila Region in southwestern New Mexico,
including most of northern Grant County, and far western Sierra
County near the Black Range.
* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Increasing upper level moisture and a series of upper level
disturbances will lead to rounds of thunderstorms capable of
producing torrential downpours. Most of the Gila region has
received 1 to 3 inches of rain in recent days, therefore any
additional heavy rain could lead to flash flooding. Thunderstorms
may be slow to initiate in the higher terrain this afternoon, but
will become more numerous during the evening and late night
hours. Another round or two of storms is expected for Wednesday,
therefore the Flood Watch has been extended into early Thursday
morning.
- 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