Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 4:14PM MDT until October 29 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Command
- NORTHCOM
- Region
- Mexico · North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 414 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Hidalgo County.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
- This month
- 1904th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
