Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- Areas
- Dona Ana, NM; Otero, NM; Sierra, NM
- Places
- Northrup Landing
- In effect
- until 9:45 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, 6:51 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, 6:51 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, 6:51 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.
Stay away from small creeks and streams, underpasses, low-lying areas and poor-drainage spots. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you. 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 to the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims show past flood losses in these counties: 209 in Dona Ana County, 130 in Otero County and 15 in Sierra County. These counts cover only insured properties, so they understate total flood damage.
FEMA has made several disaster declarations for storms and flooding in these counties. The most recent, number 4886 on July 22, 2025, covered severe storms, flooding and landslides in both Dona Ana and Otero counties.
Updates
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued the flash flood warning until 9:45 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
Otero County: 130 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1983, most recent 2025.
Otero County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4886 (2025): severe storms, flooding, and landslides
- DR-4795 (2024): south fork fire, salt fire, and flooding
- DR-4199 (2014): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4197 (2014): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
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 Dona Ana County, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning at 6:51 PM MDT that covers northeastern Dona Ana County, and it lasts until 9:45 PM MDT on October 29.
- Which areas are covered by the flash flood warning?
- The warning covers northeastern Dona Ana County, northwestern Otero County and east central Sierra County in south central New Mexico. Northrup Landing is named as a location that may see flash flooding.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Radar indicated that between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The National Weather Service says up to 0.5 inches more is possible.
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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