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Areal Flood Advisory — Dona Ana County, NM
Areal Flood Advisory
Issued
8:07 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 22 2026
Expires
9:30 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 22 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KEPZ

Affected Areas

Dona Ana County, NM

Official Bulletin

275
WGUS84 KEPZ 230107
FLSEPZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
707 PM MDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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Dona Ana NM-707 PM MDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
  roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 707 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall rates are
    quickly moving north of Las Cruces. With the torrential rainfall
    rates, minor road flooding will occur. Arroyos may result in
    minor flooding at low water crossings on roads north of US-70.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Leasburg, Dona Ana, East Mesa, Northeast Las Cruces and Hill.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3248 10687 3253 10674 3251 10662 3243 10660
      3241 10667 3236 10680 3236 10682 3234 10684
      3237 10684 3237 10685 3239 10687 3240 10686
      3244 10690 3247 10691

$$

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