Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Dona Ana and Southwestern Otero Counties, NM
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of south central New Mexico until 5:45 AM MDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Central New Mexico
- Issued
- September 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Dona Ana County and southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico. The alert is effective from 2:42 AM MDT until 5:45 AM MDT on September 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Dona Ana County and southwestern Otero County. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Chaparral, Vado, Las Cruces, Anthony, White Sands Missile Range Headquarters, NMSU Main Campus, Berino, Dona Ana, Mesquite, San Miguel, Mesilla, Organ, Fairacres, Talavera and High Valley.
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 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective from 2:42 AM MDT to 5:45 AM MDT on September 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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