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Flood Warning
Issued: 6:14 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 315 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1214 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Lorenzo, Hurley, Sherman, Cobre, Bayard, San Juan, Mimbres, Hanover, Kingston, North Hurley, Shingle Canyon, Allie Canyon and Bear Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:47 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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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