Flood watch today through the night 0917-091825

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flood watch 091726 Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Central Grant
County/Silver City Area-Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
Range-Including the cities of Mimbres, Fort Bayard, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Grant County Airport, Silver City, Faywood, and Hurley
448 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico,
including Sierra, Dona Ana, Luna, and eastern Grant Counties and
the Sacramento Mountains in northern Otero County.

* WHEN...From Noon MDT today through 6 AM MDT Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture has moved into the region and scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight. Many
areas west of the Rio Grande have received a half inch up to 2
inches of rainfall over recent days, so any additional rainfall
could lead to flash flooding. Localized storm amounts of 1 to 2
inches are still possible with the strongest storms and where
storms redevelop over the same area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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