Sierra County, NM
Alerts
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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:01 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 5:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 500 PM MDT.
* At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Alamosa Canyon.
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Sierra, NM
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Saturday 09/19 2:55 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:30 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Monticello. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include... Monticello, Cuchillo, Alamosa Canyon, and Las Placitas.
This includes Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 85 and 94.
What to Do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Areas Impacted
- Eastern Black Range Foothills
- Sierra County Lakes
- Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Rain Chances
Created by the NWS El Paso WFO
Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected next week. Storms will be capable of sudden downpours and flash flooding.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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