New Mexico Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/20/2026 17:20

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 6:20PM MDT until July 20 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 620 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Lake Roberts, Silver City, Tyrone, Pinos Altos, Bayard, Oak Grove, Mangas Springs, Cobre, Hanover, Fierro, White Signal, Riverside, Mimbres, Santa Clara and Fort Bayard. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Grant, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM