Flood Advisory — Hidalgo 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 5 at 7:34PM MDT until August 5 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Hidalgo. * WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 734 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Shakespeare Arroyo, Burro Cienaga and Lordsburg Draw. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Lordsburg and Shakespeare. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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 Hidalgo 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Hidalgo County?
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