First published Oct 23, 2026, 3:44:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 3:44:15 AM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Grant County, New Mexico

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A National Weather Service warning reports flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly in northeastern Grant County, with the warning in effect until 12:30 a.m. MDT on October 23. Radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.

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Affected location: Northeastern Grant County, New Mexico

Illustrative image: Women's Club at 1400N. Mesa & River St, El Paso Tx. Building's general view. — Rogelio Rivero Cagigas/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The warning identifies potential flash flooding in roads, low-lying areas, and waterways and urges people to avoid flooded roads.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:29PM MDT until October 23 at 12:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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