Flood Advisory — Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 5:32PM MDT until August 6 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Dona Ana. * WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 531 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Las Cruces, Dona Ana, East Mesa and Northeast Las Cruces. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Dona Ana County, New Mexico?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Dona Ana County?
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