Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- Areas
- Dona Ana, NM; Luna, NM; Sierra, NM
- Places
- Hatch, Salem, Derry, Garfield, Uvas Valley
- In effect
- until 10:15 PM MDT, Oct 29, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 7:19 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 7:19 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Flash Flood Warning, 7:19 PM MDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area, near a small creek or stream, or near an underpass. Never drive around barricades.
Take extra care after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see.
If you see flooding and can do so safely, report it to local emergency services or law enforcement so they can pass it on to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims count only insured properties, so they understate total flood damage. Since 1978, Dona Ana County has had 209 claims, Sierra County has had 15, and Luna County has had 4, as of 2026-09-09.
FEMA has made past disaster declarations for storms and flooding in all three counties. The most recent is Dona Ana County's declaration 4886 on 2025-07-22 for severe storms, flooding, and landslides.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 10:15 PM MDT.
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued the flash flood warning until 10:15 PM MDT.
History here
Dona Ana County: 209 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Dona Ana County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4886 (2025): severe storms, flooding, and landslides
- DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
- DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding
Luna County: 4 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1999, most recent 2017.
Luna County: recent federal disaster declarations
Sierra County: 15 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2020.
Sierra County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4199 (2014): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
- DR-4148 (2013): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1962 (2011): severe winter storm and extreme cold temperatures
- DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Hatch, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service warning runs until 10:15 PM MDT on October 29, 2026. Hatch is one of the places named as likely to see flash flooding.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Doppler radar indicated that between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Up to 1 inch more is possible in the warned area.
- Which counties are under the Flash Flood Warning?
- The warning covers parts of Dona Ana, Luna and Sierra counties in New Mexico. Places named include Hatch, Salem, Derry, Garfield and Uvas Valley.
Sources
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 29, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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