Flash Flood Warning for Hachita and Hachita Valley, NM
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NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of southwestern New Mexico until 11:45 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 at 8:51 AM MDT until September 29 at 11:45 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
South Central Grant County, East Central Hidalgo County, and Southwestern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico. Specific locations include Hachita and Hachita Valley.
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 11:45 AM MDT on September 29, 2026. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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