Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Dona Ana County

Source: NOAA · Southern New Mexico

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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Northeastern Dona Ana County until noon MDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southern 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 8:54AM MDT until September 29 at 12:00PM MDT.

Affected Areas

Northeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico. Mainly rural areas.

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 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately and remains in effect until noon MDT on September 29.

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