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Flash Flood Warning — Dona Ana County, NM, Otero County, NM
Flash Flood Warning
Issued
5:22 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 29 2026
Expires
8:15 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 29 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KEPZ

Affected Areas

Dona Ana County, NM Otero County, NM

Official Bulletin

FFWEPZ

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 715 PM MDT.

* At 422 PM MDT, Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall will continue to
affect the Tularosa Basin through this evening. Localized flooding
will occur, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orogrande, White Sands National Park, White Sands Missile Range
Headquarters, Holloman Air Force Base and McGregor Range Base.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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