New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/19/2026 21:21

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 19 at 10:21PM MDT until July 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 9:21pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Luna, Hidalgo and southern Grant Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM