Flash Flood Warning for Leasburg, Radium Springs in Dona Ana County
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico until 10:30 AM MDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Dona Ana County, 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 7:30 AM MDT to 10:30 AM MDT on September 29, 2026.
Affected Areas
Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico, including Leasburg, Radium Springs, and Hill.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is effective September 29, 2026 from 7:30 AM MDT until 10:30 AM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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