Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 23 at 11:40AM MDT until September 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Texas, including the following areas,
Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco
Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth
Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin,
Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of arroyos,
rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded, resulting in road closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall will begin to taper off early this afternoon, but
isolated thunderstorms with very heavy rain is possible mid to
late afternoon. These storms have the potential to produce a
very quick inch or two of additional rain.
- 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:
Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov