First published Oct 22, 2026, 4:54:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 4:54:15 AM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:25PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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A Flood Watch covers parts of southwest New Mexico, including the Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, and Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible; the watch runs until 6:00 AM MDT on October 23.

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Affected location: Southwest New Mexico
Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible; the watch runs until 6:00 AM MDT on October 23.

Illustrative image: Looking northwest along East Main Street ( New Mexico State Road 38 ) in Red River, New Mexico . — Jeffrey Beall/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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The alert advises people in flood-prone areas to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to act if flooding develops.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:25PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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