Flash Flood Warning Issued for Eastern Grant County, NM
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NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for eastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico until 7:15 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Grant County, New Mexico
- Issued
- September 7, 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 7 at 5:22 PM MDT until September 7 at 7:15 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
Eastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico. Specific locations include Highway 152 west of Emory Pass, Iron Creek Campground, Railroad Campground, and Upper Gallinas Campground.
What You Should Do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Expected Conditions
Slow moving thunderstorms near Emory Pass have produced around an inch of rain upstream of several campgrounds on Highway 152, west of the Pass. Additional thunderstorms are expected to move over the area. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
Alert effective September 7, 2026 from 5:22 PM MDT to 7:15 PM MDT.
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