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Flood Advisory — Grant County, NM, Luna County, NM
Flood Advisory
Issued
1:31 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 29 2026
Expires
6:30 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 29 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KEPZ

Affected Areas

Grant County, NM Luna County, NM

Official Bulletin

819
WGUS84 KEPZ 291831
FLSEPZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1231 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

NMC017-029-292330-
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Grant NM-Luna NM-1231 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
  North Central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 530 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 1231 PM MDT, Moderate rainfall continues to affect eastern
    Grant County, especially in the Upper Mimbres Basin. This will
    lead to minor flows in arroyos and low water crossings through
    the afternoon, especially along Highways 35, 61, and 152. Rises
    are likely in the Mimbres River as well.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Faywood, San Lorenzo, Sherman, Mimbres, San Juan, and Noonday
    Canyon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3252 10805 3267 10808 3282 10803 3295 10811
      3298 10806 3306 10802 3320 10806 3320 10786
      3318 10784 3316 10786 3308 10783 3306 10785
      3300 10786 3296 10783 3295 10777 3286 10777
      3277 10772 3270 10772 3261 10783 3252 10791

$$

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