New Mexico, Texas Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/23/2026 13:39

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 23 at 3:39PM CDT until September 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 23, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 1:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * 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... - Additional rounds of numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Watch area this afternoon through Thursday night. Heavy rainfall may quickly result in areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov