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Flood Advisory — Sierra County, NM
Flood Advisory
Issued
2:27 p. m. CDT · mar., sept. 29 2026
Expires
6:30 p. m. CDT · mar., sept. 29 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KEPZ

Affected Areas

Sierra County, NM

Official Bulletin

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

* WHERE...Western Sierra County in south central 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. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 127 PM MDT, Moderate rainfall continues to stream across
western Sierra County. This will lead to a slow but steady
increase in flows on area streams and arroyos, and accumulating
water in poor drainage areas through the afternoon.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cuchillo, Hillsboro, San Miguel, Kingston, Ladder Ranch, Alamosa
Canyon and Upper Palomas Canyon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.