Flash Flood Warning for Uvas Valley, NM
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 12:30 PM MDT for parts of Grant, Luna, and Sierra counties in New Mexico due to heavy rain from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern 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 9:37 AM MDT September 29, 2026 until 12:30 PM MDT September 29, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico, Southeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico, Northeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Uvas Valley.
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
At 9:37 AM MDT, 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 in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective September 29, 2026 at 9:37 AM MDT and ends September 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM MDT.
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