Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 7:49PM MDT until September 7 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Sierra, NM

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/8/2026, 1:49:00 AM

Expires: 9/8/2026, 3:45:00 AM

Details

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 749 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall rates are pushing north across the northwest shore of Elephant Butte Lake. Rainfall amounts exceeding 1 inch have occurred west of Lakeshore Highlands and east of Interstate 10. This may cause flooding along Lakeshore Road as runoff flows towards the east. Lower Alamosa Canyon may also be impacted. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rock House, Alamosa Canyon, Lakeshore Highlands, Lost Canyon, Elephant Butte Lake, Rock Canyon and South Monticello Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What To Do

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Source: National Weather Service.