Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northeastern Grant County, NM

Source: NOAA · Southwestern New Mexico

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NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico until 6:30 PM MDT on September 4.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southwestern New Mexico
Issued
September 4, 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 4 at 3:30 PM MDT until September 4 at 6:30 PM MDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.

Affected Areas

Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico, including Mimbres, Shingle Canyon, Bear Canyon, Allie Canyon, and Georgetown.

What You Should Do

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Expected Conditions

Very slow moving thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall rates. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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 4 at 3:30 PM MDT. Expires and ends September 4 at 6:30 PM MDT.

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NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico until 6:30 PM MDT on September 4.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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