New Mexico Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/20/2026 08:32

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 9:32AM MDT until July 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 8:32am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Gila Region and portions of Otero County. * WHEN...Monday afternoon and 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 Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Otero Mesa; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM