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Flood Watch issued September 15 at 5:51AM MDT until September 16 at
Affecting Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 PM.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The southern Gila Region in southwestern New Mexico, including most of northern GRant County, and far western Sierra County near the Black Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increasing upper level moisture and a series of upper level disturbances will lead to rounds of thunderstorms capable of producing torrential downpours. Thunderstorms may be slow to initiate in the higher terrain this afternoon, but will become more numerous during the evening and late night hours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™