Flood Advisory — Grant 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 5:43PM MDT until August 6 at 8:45PM 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 southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 543 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. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Hanover Creek, Lampbright Draw and Mimbres River. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Cobre, Bayard, Hanover, Fierro, Shingle Canyon and Georgetown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Grant 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET.
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