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Flood Warning — Dona Ana County, NM, Sierra County, NM
Flood Warning
Issued
4:59 p. m. CDT · mar., sept. 29 2026
Expires
9:00 p. m. CDT · mar., sept. 29 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KEPZ

Affected Areas

Dona Ana County, NM Sierra County, NM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra County in south central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Arroyos and washes continue to rise due to excess runoff
from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water
and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or
standing water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 359 PM MDT, A broad area of moderate to locally heavy rainfall
continues to lift across the region. Expect flooding to continue
into the evening hours. Urban flooding in poor drainage areas,
and widespread flooding of low lying areas in the Jornada del
Muerto can be expected.
- This replaces the Flash Flood Warning that was set to expire at 4
PM.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Upham, Cuchillo, Truth or Consequences, Engle, Cutter, City of
Elephant Butte, Palomas, Spaceport America, Williamsburg, Alamosa
Canyon and Elephant Butte Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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