Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Virden, NM ∙ Mimbres, NM ∙ Cliff, NM ∙ Winston, NM ∙ Pinos Altos, NM ∙ Bayard, NM ∙ Redrock, NM ∙ Faywood, NM ∙ White Signal, NM ∙ Silver City Grant County Airport, NM

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 747 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An incoming potent upper level system coupled with abnormally high moisture will allow for scattered to numerous thunderstorms this evening into Friday morning. Storms will be efficient rain makers which could lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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