Flash Flood Warning for Sapillo Creek Basin in Grant County, NM
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for north central Grant County until 4:30 AM MDT due to thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall in the Sapillo Creek Basin.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern New Mexico
- Issued
- September 14, 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 September 14 at 1:35 AM MDT until September 14 at 4:30 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers North Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico, specifically the Sapillo Creek Basin. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Lake Roberts village, Gattons Park, Sapillo Creek Valley, Lake Roberts Heights and Trout Valley, especially upstream or east of Lake Roberts.
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.
Expected Conditions
Additional rounds of thunderstorms with torrential rainfall are moving into the Sapillo Creek Basin. 1 to 1.5 inches of rain has fallen near Gattons Park and Sapillo Creek Campground. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, low water crossings, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas is expected.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective from 1:35 AM MDT to 4:30 AM MDT on September 14, 2026.
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