First published Oct 23, 2026, 6:50:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 6:50:15 PM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Flood Watch issued October 23 at 12:29PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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A Flood Watch covers the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico from the evening of October 23 through late October 25, with flooding possible from excessive rainfall. The NWS advises monitoring later forecasts and preparing to act if flooding develops.

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Affected location: Sacramento Mountains, 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 watch identifies possible flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas and advises residents there to be prepared to act.

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How 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: 6/10How 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 23 at 12:29PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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