Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 4:48AM MDT until September 18 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 3:48am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico,
including Sierra, Dona Ana, Luna, and eastern Grant Counties and
the Sacramento Mountains in northern Otero County.
* WHEN...From Noon MDT today through 6 AM MDT Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture has moved into the region and scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight. 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 still 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.
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:
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