Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 3:52PM MDT until July 26 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Trout Fire Burn Scar in...
Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 600 PM MDT.
* At 352 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Trout Fire Burn Scar. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Trout Fire Burn Scar, into canyons flowing north
towards Sapillo Creek, including Meadow Creek, Hill Canyon and
Skates Canyon. Sapillo Creek on either side of Lake Roberts Dam will
also be impacted. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud,
vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around
the Trout Fire Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Trout Fire Burn
Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lake Roberts, Sapillo Creek Valley, Trout Valley and Lake Roberts
Heights.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Trout Fire Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
Area Description:
Grant, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: