Severe Flood ● Closed

Flood Watch issued September 15 at 5:51AM MDT until September 16 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, United States of America

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The southern Gila Region in southwestern New Mexico,
including most of northern GRant County, and far western Sierra
County near the Black Range.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Increasing upper level moisture and a series of upper level
disturbances will lead to rounds of thunderstorms capable of
producing torrential downpours. Thunderstorms may be slow to
initiate in the higher terrain this afternoon, but will become
more numerous during the evening and late night hours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionUpper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-09-16T06:00:00-06:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range

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