Flash Flood Warning for Santa Teresa and Canutillo
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 4:30 AM MDT for parts of Dona Ana County, NM and El Paso County, TX due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern New Mexico and Western Texas
- Issued
- September 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. The alert is effective from 2:23 AM MDT on September 23, 2026, until 4:30 AM MDT on September 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico and Western El Paso County in western Texas. Specific locations include Santa Teresa, Canutillo, Chamberino, La Union, La Mesa, Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal and Afton Generating Plant.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 0.5 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 Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 2:23 AM MDT until 4:30 AM MDT on September 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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