Flash Flood Warning — Grant County, New Mexico
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 5:29PM MDT until August 4 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 830 PM MDT. * At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Redrock and Gila Middle Box. This includes the following streams and drainages... Gila River, Sycamore Creek, Blue Creek, Lobo Creek, Ash Creek, and Mangas Creek.
Effective August 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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 Flash Flood Warning mean for Grant County, New Mexico?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
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