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Flash Flood Warning
TXC229-250615-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FF.W.0232.000000T0000Z-261025T0615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1044 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has extended
the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West Central Hudspeth County in western Texas...

* Until 1215 AM MDT.

* At 1044 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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...
  Acala.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3136 10595 3138 10594 3149 10596 3153 10593
      3156 10583 3152 10576 3144 10574 3137 10581
      3129 10590 3131 10590 3131 10593 3132 10594
      3134 10595

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

LUNDEEN

Flash Flood Warning
TXC229-250745-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.W.0234.261025T0438Z-261025T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1038 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Hudspeth County in western Texas...

* Until 145 AM MDT.

* At 1038 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 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...
  Quitman Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.



&&

LAT...LON 3099 10556 3104 10553 3112 10543 3111 10540
      3101 10538 3092 10545 3093 10547 3095 10550
      3097 10550 3097 10551 3099 10553 3098 10554

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

LUNDEEN

Flash Flood Warning
NMC015-250730-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FF.W.0243.261025T0423Z-261025T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1023 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...

* Until 130 AM MDT.

* At 1023 PM MDT, A trained weather spotter reported several inches
  of standing water from the Charley White Draw over Highway 82 west
  of Hope. Flash flooding is ongoing.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

  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...
  Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Eddy County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3281 10475 3282 10475 3282 10476 3281 10477

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

KLG

Flash Flood Warning
TXC141-229-250730-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.W.0233.261025T0334Z-261025T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
934 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern El Paso County in western Texas...
  Western Hudspeth County in western Texas...

* Until 130 AM MDT.

* At 934 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches
  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...
  Tornillo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3143 10614 3154 10608 3160 10598 3158 10585
      3156 10584 3153 10593 3149 10596 3138 10594
      3136 10595 3137 10595 3137 10597 3139 10600
      3139 10601 3140 10608 3142 10611 3143 10613

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

LUNDEEN


Flood Warning


Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
750 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...

  Rio Puerco Near Bernardo affecting Socorro County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.

&&

NMC053-251800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FL.W.0018.261025T0150Z-261029T0000Z/
/BNDN5.1.ER.261028T1800Z.261029T0000Z.261029T0600Z.NO/
750 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD ADVISORY...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Puerco near Bernardo.

* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, the water level in the Lower Rio Puerco
  will begin to threaten several homes and structures in the village
  of San Francisco between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Further
  rises in water levels would begin to flood the village of San
  Francisco.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...While the timing may change, the river is currently
    expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a
    crest of 19.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


All Times MDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (6 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Sun   Mon   Tue

Rio Puerco
Bernardo      19.5  6.3   Sat 7 pm      14.6  17.6  18.4



&&

LAT...LON 3559 10713 3531 10689 3440 10682 3437 10687
      3487 10707 3561 10723


$$

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Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
954 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

TXC229-250800-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0417.261025T0354Z-261025T0800Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hudspeth TX-
954 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Hudspeth County in western Texas...

* WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water
  crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 954 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This  will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
    Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1.5 inches is expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Dell City and Cornudas.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3146 10557 3146 10573 3153 10575 3157 10583
      3159 10584 3160 10595 3166 10585 3164 10576
      3196 10551 3197 10518 3183 10521 3172 10542


$$

LUNDEEN


Flood Watch


Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1053 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

NMZ414>416-251200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FA.A.0019.000000T0000Z-261025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Sacramento, Apache Summit, Mescalero,
Cloudcroft, Mountain Park, Pinon, Mayhill, Timberon, and Sunspot
1053 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south-central New Mexico, including Sacramento
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A few strong thunderstorms are still possible which could bring
    some heavy rain and isolated flash flooding.
  - 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.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1053 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

NMZ417-427>429-TXZ418>424-251200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FA.A.0019.000000T0000Z-261025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Otero Mesa-West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-East Central
Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa Basin-Western El
Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth
Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Dell City, Chaparral, Fabens, Indian Hot
Springs, Downtown El Paso, Holloman AFB, East and Northeast El Paso,
White Sands National Park, Crow Flats, Tularosa, Fort Hancock, Loma
Linda, Upper Valley, Sierra Blanca, Orogrande, Fort Bliss, Cornudas,
Alamogordo, Socorro, Hueco Tanks, Tornillo, Salt Flat, White Sands
Range Headquarters, and West El Paso
1053 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and the Tularosa
  Basin, including Otero County. Far west Texas including El Paso and
  Hudspeth Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A few strong thunderstorms are still possible which could bring
    some heavy rain and isolated flash flooding.
  - 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.

&&

$$

TSB


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1131 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

NMZ027-028-250600-
Eddy County Plains NM-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County NM-
1131 PM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN EDDY COUNTY THROUGH
MIDNIGHT MDT...

At 1131 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Lincoln National Forest, or 19 miles north of Pine
Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Lincoln National Forest, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and Queen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 10472 3243 10436 3200 10475 3207 10485
      3231 10485
TIME...MOT...LOC 0531Z 214DEG 27KT 3217 10477

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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