Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 1:26PM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Much of southwest New Mexico, including the Dona Ana,
Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, and Sierra Counties and the Sacramento
Mountain in south-central New Mexico.
* WHEN...Through late tonight. An extension beyond this point may be
needed.
* 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...
- Abundant moisture has moved into the region and scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms will redevelop Wednesday
afternoon and continue into the overnight hours. Many areas west
of the Rio Grande have received a half inch up to 2 inches of
rainfall over recent days, so any additional rainfall could lead
to flash flooding. Localized storm amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible with the strongest storms and where storms redevelop
over the same area.
- 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:
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Sierra County Lakes; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov