Severe Flood ● Closed

Flood Watch issued September 23 at 11:40AM MDT until September 23 at 7:00PM 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...Portions of southwest Texas, including the following areas,
Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco
Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth
Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin,
Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall will begin to taper off early this afternoon, but
isolated thunderstorms with very heavy rain is possible mid to
late afternoon. These storms have the potential to produce a
very quick inch or two of additional rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCentral Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspet
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-09-23T19:00:00-06:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspet

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