Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 6:42PM MDT until July 19 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
counties, Grant, Hidalgo and Luna.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Hachita, Separ, Pitchfork Ranch and Hachita Valley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Grant, NM; Hidalgo, NM; Luna, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: