Flash Flood Warning for Faywood and Butterfield Trail Estates, NM

Source: NOAA · Southwestern New Mexico

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NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for east central Grant County and northwestern Luna County in New Mexico until 9:45 AM MDT.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southwestern New Mexico
Issued
September 29, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. Effective from September 29, 2026 at 6:46 AM MDT until September 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM MDT. Alert type code: FFW.

Affected Areas

East Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico and Northwestern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico. Specific locations include Faywood and Butterfield Trail Estates.

What You Should Do

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. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when safe.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch possible. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 6:46 AM MDT to 9:45 AM MDT on September 29, 2026. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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