Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 5:53PM MDT until September 29 at
Affecting Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM
In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 2:00 AM
Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 2:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 553 PM MDT, Moderate to occassionally heavy rainfall continues to affect central Sierra County. Runoff will continue to cause flooding on Animas Creek, Seco Creek, Lower Percha Creek, and Trujillo Canyon. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arrey, Caballo, Derry, Palomas, Lower Animas Creek and areas near Caballo Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™